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Discussion on: I am one of the world’s leading experts on sloths and the founder of The Sloth Conservation Foundation, ask me anything!

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Alex Smith

Thank you for doing this!

What do Sloths seem to enjoy eating the most? Any special treats?

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Sloth Conservation

In captivity hibiscus flowers are an all-round favourite for all sloths! Two-fingered sloths enjoy carrots as well, but wild sloths are quite picky eaters and prefer only certain types of leaves. Young almond leaves are usually a winning choice for wild two-fingered sloths. Three-fingered sloths are big fans of a type of tree called Cecropia. They enjoy the leaves but the absolute favourite is the seed pods!

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Michael Tharrington • Edited

Just wanted to add a little evidence that sloths love carrots with a video my wife filmed from her phone whilst working with a sloth!