Mother and baby sloth in Costa Rican rainforest

A mother sloth and its baby cling to a tree branch in the Costa Rican rainforest.
A mother sloth and its young cling to a tree branch in the Costa Rican rainforest. Sloths are arboreal mammals known for their slow metabolism and spend most of their lives in trees. Costa Rica's rainforests are vital habitats for these creatures, underscoring the importance of conservation efforts.
Photo taken in February 2019.
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