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Three-fingered Sloth

Bradypus variegatus

Description:

As we see the diferences in the arms not in the legs, I call this Three-fingered Sloth,(not three toes). This medium sized mammal mesure from 40 to 70 cm and weigh up to 5 kilograms.

Habitat:

Rainforest

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26 Comments (1–25)

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 years ago

Thanks for your comment Indio Jones.

Indio Jones
Indio Jones 10 years ago

True. Good image as well, 3 stars.
I have one on my Nicaraguan wildlife park nearby a seasonal waterfall! Last spotted on my tempisque tree. I would be honored if you might consider adding your spottings to a featured mission titled "Lolla Pilosa". https://www.projectnoah.org/missions/248...

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 years ago

I see... now that you mention it. Ha ha

Ahora que lo mencionas ....

Alex39
Alex39 10 years ago

the three toed sloth always looks like it's up to no good.how cute.

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 years ago

:) Gracias

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 10 years ago

Amazing!!!!

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 years ago

:) Thanks you (Mark and Harsha) for your appreciation .

Harsha Singh
Harsha Singh 10 years ago

Beautiful photo Jonathan!

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

Beautiful animal. Well done.

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 years ago

I so glag you love it, Isaa1 and Alice, thanks for your comments.

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 10 years ago

Superb picture Jonathan!

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 years ago

Thanks Karen and Larry for the comment

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 10 years ago

Lovely spotting Jonathan!!!

KarenL
KarenL 10 years ago

Wonderful portrait Jonathan!

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 years ago

They are always doing it... one of my favorite animals

Saumya Wanniarachchi
Saumya Wanniarachchi 10 years ago

Wow he is smiling ! great spotting !

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 years ago

Why? It is smiling to you...

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 years ago

Thanks for your comment, Mandy.

Mandy Hollman
Mandy Hollman 10 years ago

So cute! Great photo!

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 years ago

Same here, I like it a lot... thanks for the comments.

Bhagya Herath
Bhagya Herath 10 years ago

this cutie is always one of my favorite species

RiekoS
RiekoS 10 years ago

Nice.

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 years ago

:) it is a great mammal... Ths Gerardo

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 10 years ago

Wow fantastic !

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 years ago

So glad you enjoy this spotting. Thanks Reza

Jonathan Sequeira
Spotted by
Jonathan Sequeira

Cartago, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jun 26, 2013
Submitted on Jun 26, 2013

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