The image is an informational graphic titled “SLOTHS OF THE RAINFOREST,” showcasing six different species of sloths. Here’s a breakdown of the content:
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PALE-THROATED SLOTH
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Scientific Name: Bradypus tridactylus
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LINNAEUS’S TWO-TOED SLOTH
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Scientific Name: Choloepus didactylus
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BROWN-THROATED SLOTH
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Scientific Name: Bradypus variegatus
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PYGMY THREE-TOED SLOTH
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Scientific Name: Bradypus pygmaeus
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HOFFMANN’S TWO-TOED SLOTH
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Scientific Name: Choloepus hoffmanni
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MANED SLOTH
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Scientific Name: Bradypus torquatus
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Observations:
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The graphic categorizes sloths into two genera: Bradypus (three-toed sloths) and Choloepus (two-toed sloths).
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There is a minor typo in “HOFFMANS’S” (should be “HOFFMANN’S”).
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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.