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Scientists may have finally solved why sloths are so slow
Researchers say they may have identified why sloths move so slowly, in new work on the biology behind the animal's famously sluggish metabolism and energy-saving lifestyle. The finding sheds light on how sloths survive on very low energy intake in treetop habitats. Coverage of the explanation is circulating among science and nature outlets this week.
Why now: New research into a long-standing biological mystery about a widely loved animal is drawing curiosity online.
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