LA FORTUNA, Costa Rica -- A child zooming down a zipline through a rainforest in Costa Rica collided with a slow-moving sloth clinging to the cable. It happened Sunday at the Go Adventure Arenal Park ...

In the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, sloths move through the branches at a sluggish pace. With a low metabolic rate, they lounge and sleep between the treetops for 15 to 20 hours ...

Sloths have been depicted as the slowest-moving mammals in the world, and have been stuck with that reputation. However, sloths are amazing animals. They may seem innocent and defenseless, but sloths ...

One of the most popular animals around is the sloth. They are so relaxed and laid back, and they always look like they're smiling. They're also very slow, which makes getting anywhere a long process.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Central and South America’s sloth populations may face a dire ...

Orlando isn’t exactly known for taking things slow. This is a city built on early alarms, lightning-lane strategies and theme parks where “relaxing” usually still involves a lot of walking. Which is ...

The Tulsa Zoo is home to thousands of animals, but some of the most popular residents may be harder to spot during a visit. Sloths spend much of their day hanging in trees, conserving energy and ...