Question

How do sloths defend themselves against predators?

Answer 1

Hint: Sloths are the type of mammals that are commonly found in the tropical rainforest of central and South America. They are among the slowest animals found on the earth.

Complete answer:
These mammals are arboreal animals and are found on the high treetops hanging upside down. The jaguar and the eagles are the common predators (animals that prey on other animals) of the sloths.

The sloths depend upon the camouflage to hide them from their predators. They have fur which helps them to hide in the trees very well. The furs of the sloths have grooves that inhabit two types of blue-green algae. The green color of the algae helps them to hide well in the leaves of the trees. Moreover, they are so slow that they cannot be caught moving.

Secondly, they live on high trees where it is difficult for their predators to reach even if some of them reach the branches cannot hold the weight of the predators. When they are in danger they use their 3-4 inches claws and teeth to protect themselves.

Note: Sloths are not strong enough to fight and protect themselves from the predators so they generally use camouflage to hide in the high trees which will make it difficult for them to be seen.