SLOTHS OF THE RAINFOREST

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The image is an informational graphic titled “SLOTHS OF THE RAINFOREST,” showcasing six different species of sloths. Here’s a breakdown of the content:

  1. PALE-THROATED SLOTH

    • Scientific Name: Bradypus tridactylus

  2. LINNAEUS’S TWO-TOED SLOTH

    • Scientific Name: Choloepus didactylus

  3. BROWN-THROATED SLOTH

    • Scientific Name: Bradypus variegatus

  4. PYGMY THREE-TOED SLOTH

    • Scientific Name: Bradypus pygmaeus

  5. HOFFMANN’S TWO-TOED SLOTH

    • Scientific Name: Choloepus hoffmanni

  6. MANED SLOTH

    • Scientific Name: Bradypus torquatus

Observations:

  • The graphic categorizes sloths into two genera: Bradypus (three-toed sloths) and Choloepus (two-toed sloths).

  • There is a minor typo in “HOFFMANS’S” (should be “HOFFMANN’S”).

  • The term “BLOTH” appears to be a repeated typo (likely intended as “SLOTH”).

This visual guide serves as a quick reference for the diversity of sloth species found in rainforests, highlighting their scientific classifications.