three-toed sloth
noun
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Definition of three-toed sloth
: any of a genus (Bradypus) of sloths having three clawed digits on each foot and eight or nine vertebrae in the neck — compare two-toed sloth
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Although this species is not threatened, two of the six species of sloth are endangered: the pygmy three-toed sloth (critically endangered) and the maned sloth (vulnerable). — Terry Gardner, latimes.com, "Just in time for Mother's Day: zoo babies in the West," 6 May 2018 Two-toed sloths, like the one the Morgans found, and three-toed sloths are typically found in the forests of Central and South America. — Mallorie Sullivan, Cincinnati.com, "One week after saving baby sloth, Cincinnati couple loses Costa Rican venture to fire," 16 Jan. 2018 November 2, 2017 —In Suriname, the all-volunteer Green Heritage Fund Suriname is devoting itself to the rescue of three-toed sloths. — Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, "Meanwhile... in Suriname, the all-volunteer Green Heritage Fund Suriname is devoting itself to the rescue of three-toed sloths," 3 Nov. 2017 Among the six species of two-toed and three-toed sloths, two are endangered. — Nicole Hong, WSJ, "What Did Sloths Do to Earn Their Sudden Popularity? Not Much," 18 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'three-toed sloth.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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