Sloths
This topic submitted by Laura Wigren (
wigrenln@yahoo.com) at 4:30 PM on 4/17/06.

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Sloths:
Introduction:
a. History
b. Geography (distribution)
c. Species
d. Physical characteristicsBehaviors:
a. Adult behaviors
b. Diet
c. Breeding behaviors
d. Behavior of young
e. Unique Adaptations
Threats to the Sloth:
a. Development & Human Encroachment
b. Deforestation
c. Habitat Fragmentation
d. Hunting (by humans and large mammals)
Conservation Efforts:
a. Costa Rican Conservation Efforts
b. Breeding programs (problems associated in captivity)
Works Cited:
Causey, Whittow G. ÒNight Shift for Sloths and Other SluggardsÓ. Natural History; Jan77, Vol. 86 Issue 1, p66, 8p.
Kricher, John. A Neotropical Companion. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1997.
Lynch, Wayne. ÒSlowpokesÓ. Wildlife Conservation, Jan/Feb2006, Vol. 109 Issue 1, p44-4, 6p, 6c
Stewart, Melissa. Sloths. Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, 2005.
Reebs, StŽphan. ÒSit up when you SnoozeÓ. Natural History, Oct2004, Vol. 113 Issue 8, p18-18
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/
http://www.junglephotos.com/amazon/amanimals/ammammals/slothnathist.shtml
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