The adorable and lovable sloth can be found living in the rainforests of Central and South America, as well as in a number of zoos and rescue facilities. So many people have fallen in love with this wonderful creature (myself included) and I believe that the world is a better place with them being in it. I also believe that as humans, we can learn a thing or two from them about slowing down and enjoying life a little bit more. Have you ever wondered about the life span of a sloth? After all, they eat mostly leaves and are Read More

How many people have considered having a sloth as a pet? After all, they are gentle, lovable, adorable creatures. They are the slowest-moving mammal (and one of the slowest-moving animals) on the planet, so there is very little chance that a pet sloth would ever make a mad dash and escape, chasing after the kids in the neighbourhood. They eat mostly leaves, so food costs should be very low, shouldn’t they? So, can sloths be pets? In this article, I will explore this idea further in an attempt to come up with an answer to this question. I will do Read More