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Just when you thought you knew everything about sloths...

Just when you thought you knew everything about sloths... | Rainforest CLASSROOM | Scoop.it

"Sloths have been making headlines this week -  They even got a feature in the New York Times! Maybe you thought all you really needed to know about sloths is that they are sloowwww, like to hang out in trees..."  Well there's a whole lot MORE TO THE STORY!  Read on and get the latest news: 

http://amazonworkshops.wordpress.com/2014/02/05/just-when-you-thought-you-knew-everything-about-sloths/

 

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The Sloth’s Busy Inner Life

The Sloth’s Busy Inner Life | Rainforest CLASSROOM | Scoop.it
The sloth, known for its sluggishness, has carved out a clever mode of life as a kind of walking ecosystem, but its lifestyle does constrain its energy level.
The Morpho Institute's insight:

Hmmm maybe being green really is easier after all! 

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Rainforest Fungi with anti-cancer, anti bacterial properties Find Home in Sloth Hair

Rainforest Fungi with anti-cancer, anti bacterial properties Find Home in Sloth Hair | Rainforest CLASSROOM | Scoop.it
Most of us have seen a cute sloth video or two on the Internet. Their squished faces, long claws, and scruffy fur make these slow-moving mammals irresistib
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Yet another "teachable moment" from the Amazon.  Add this new twist to your sloth life cycle/natural history repertoire! 

 

Here's a link to the full PLOS article:  http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0084549

 
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How to properly rescue a sloth!

How to properly rescue a sloth! | Rainforest CLASSROOM | Scoop.it
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Just in case you ever find yourself in this situation....

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