Biology
Habitat- They are found in the red mangrove forests and are arboreal and solitary. They live around the edges of the island. Adaptations
Social Grouping-They live alone until the adults come together to reproduce.
Type of consumer- Herbivore (they only eat plants)
Diet- Feed on a variety of leaves, buds and soft twigs
Predator- It has not been reported but other sloth species are preyed on by harpy eagles, jaguars, and ocelots. We could be considered a predator, for we are cutting down their habitat.
How often does the species reproduce and how many offspring- The pygmy sloth reproduces once every year and has one offspring.
Interactions with other animals or plants- The green alga grows on the the fur of the pygmy sloth. This is called a symbiotic relationship. A symbiotic relationship is when at least one of the species benefits. In this case, the sloth benefits because the alga provides camouflage.
- Good at swimming- Their habitat has many marshy swamp areas so they need to be able to swim to get around their habitat. They swim faster then they can move on land.
- Hair- An adaptation for living upside down is that their hair grows in the opposite direction of most other animals. This makes it easier for water to go off of them and away from their skin.
- Head can turn- They are able to turn their head 270 degrees which helps them not have to move their body. This way they can hang in a tree and still be able to look around.
Social Grouping-They live alone until the adults come together to reproduce.
Type of consumer- Herbivore (they only eat plants)
Diet- Feed on a variety of leaves, buds and soft twigs
Predator- It has not been reported but other sloth species are preyed on by harpy eagles, jaguars, and ocelots. We could be considered a predator, for we are cutting down their habitat.
How often does the species reproduce and how many offspring- The pygmy sloth reproduces once every year and has one offspring.
Interactions with other animals or plants- The green alga grows on the the fur of the pygmy sloth. This is called a symbiotic relationship. A symbiotic relationship is when at least one of the species benefits. In this case, the sloth benefits because the alga provides camouflage.