International Sloth Day Oct 20, 2024

International Sloth Day

The world"s slowest mammal takes the spotlight today on International Sloth Day. Celebrated on October 20, it highlights their lives, conservation efforts, and the threats they face, including shrinking habitats. There are six living sloth species, divided into two types: three-toed sloths and two-toed sloths.

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Today in History

Oct 20, 2018Moody skies over Valletta
Oct 20, 2019Meet the slowest flirt in the animal world
Oct 20, 2020Reflecting on fall
Oct 20, 2021Feeling lazy? Today s your day.
Oct 20, 2022International Sloth Day
Oct 20, 2023International Sloth Day
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