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Why Sloths Move So Slowly
Sloths are famous for their slow movement, but itβs not laziness.
Their bodies are built for extreme energy efficiency. Sloths have a very low metabolic rate, which means they burn energy much more slowly than most animals.
Because of this, they move carefully and deliberately to conserve energy. Their slow pace also helps them avoid detection by predators, since fast movement often draws attention.
In the wild, moving slowly isnβt a weakness.
For sloths, itβs a survival strategy perfected over millions of years.
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