Leňoch dvojprstý

Choloepus didactylus

Sofia

Perfectly adapted to the species

Sofia is the “more active” of our pair of sloths. She likes carrots and is also curious about the caregivers who brought her food. She is lighter than Sid, with whom she shares her quarters.

They have long limbs with two (on the front limbs) and three (on the hind limbs) curved claws, which serve as hooks for hanging from trees, as well as a very dangerous weapon for defense. The grey-brown coat has a short fine undercoat, which is covered with a long coat of thick, densely growing hairs. Since they are not capable of a quick escape, their main protection against enemies is perfect covering coloring. Two types of algae live in their fur, which give the sloth motionlessly hanging in the treetops the appearance of a large girdle of branches. In dry weather, these algae are yellow. If it is humid, they turn blue-green, so the color of the sloth’s coat changes along with the color of the leaves in different seasons.

Leňoch dvojprstý

Choloepus didactylus

Sofia

Perfectly adapted to the species

Date of birth

1.1.2015

Order

Weakfish

Family

Leňochovité

BODY LENGTH

60-85 cm

Weight

4-10 kg

LIFE EXPECTANCY

asi 40 rokov

LENGTH OF PREGNANCY

7-10 mesiacov

NUMBER OF YOUTHS

1

Occurrence

Central America and northern parts of South America

Food

leaves, fruits, tubers

Sofia

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Sofia is the “more active” of our pair of sloths. She likes carrots and is also curious about the caregivers who brought her food. She is lighter than Sid, with whom she shares her quarters.

They have long limbs with two (on the front limbs) and three (on the hind limbs) curved claws, which serve as hooks for hanging from trees, as well as a very dangerous weapon for defense. The grey-brown coat has a short fine undercoat, which is covered with a long coat of thick, densely growing hairs. Since they are not capable of a quick escape, their main protection against enemies is perfect covering coloring. Two types of algae live in their fur, which give the sloth motionlessly hanging in the treetops the appearance of a large girdle of branches. In dry weather, these algae are yellow. If it is humid, they turn blue-green, so the color of the sloth’s coat changes along with the color of the leaves in different seasons.