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Definition of three-toed sloth

three-toed sloth

Plural:three-toed sloths
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A slow-moving arboreal mammal native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, distinguished by having exactly three long, clawed digits on its forelimbs and known for its exceptionally slow metabolism.

Example

"During our canopy tour in Costa Rica, we spotted a three-toed sloth hanging motionless from the high branches of a Cecropia tree."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Three-toed sloth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/three--toed-sloth
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