Armenians, Muravedov and Lenivtsev are attributed to the detachment of incomplete. Peculiar animals are not like relatives. Mammals also cannot boast of a variety of species. To date, there are five varieties that are grouped into families such as bipped and threefingered. South America is considered the main habitat. An amazing feature of individuals is their excessive slowness. Other such animals in the world simply cannot be found.
Description of the sloth
The main difference between Lenivans and relatives is the presence of fingers that grow in the form of a hook. Some varieties of animals can have two or three fingers. This part of the body is very important for the safety of mammals. The sloths have tenacious, very strong fingers, thanks to which they can easily hang on the trees for a long time.
The average mass of the individual is 4-6 kg, while body length reaches 60 cm. The whole body of the animal covers the coat of brown-gray color. Ladiers have a small tail and tail. Mammals have an excellent sense of smell, while vision and hearing are poorly developed. The brain of individuals is very small. In general, the sloths are goodnatured, calm and phlegmatic.
Adults swim perfectly and have the lowest body temperature. Many scientists explain this leisurely animals and their slow metabolism. Representatives of the families family are very fond of sleeping. Mammals can enjoy dreams up to 15 hours a day, and some individuals do it upside down.
Types of animals
Lenivtsev was united in two groups. The first (the family of doublepowered) consists of the following types:
Animals live in Venezuela, Guinea, Colombia, Suriname, French Guiana and other regions. Representatives of this species have no tail, the maximum body weight is 8 kg, length is 70 cm.
The second group (threefingered family) is represented by the following species:
You can meet animals in the same regions where both the bunk, as well as in Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Argentina. Individuals have a tail, body length is from 56 to 60 cm, weight is from 3.5 to 4.5 kg. Many people who meet Lenovtsy often confused them with monkeys. All because mammals have a round head, small ears, flat muzzle.
Lifestyle and nutrition
Lenives are civilians who do not show aggression. If the animal is displeased, it begins to sniff loudly. The rest of the representatives of the incomplete family are friendly, both to others and relatives. Adults love to be among foliage and fruits, which, in fact, feed on. Mammals drink dew or rain water, differ in survivability and easily tolerate damage.
Eucalyptus leaves are the favorite food of Lenivtsev. Animals can eat such food endlessly. Since the plant is lowcalorie, it is very difficult for them to get enough. To digest food, it may take about a month. Mammals are very fond of young shoots, juicy fruits, vegetables. This group of animals belongs to vegetarians.
Reproduction
There is no certain time for propagation, since each type of sloths mating in a different period of the year. The female bores the fruit at least six months. Only one baby is always born, the process of the birth of a cub is high on the light on a tree. The young mother is attached to his paws by the tree and gives rise to the sloth in an upright position. As soon as the baby is born, he grabs his mother’s wool tightly and finds his chest to drink milk. To get used to hard food, some cubs may need about two years.
