Do you know why sloths move so slowly? It’s because they have an extremely low metabolic rate, which means they move at a sluggish pace through the treetops. Get more facts on this sluggish tree-dweller: https://wwf.to/3S24wMN. | World Wildlife Fund

Breakfast in bed for Lightning! Mango leaves are a favorite food item for most sloths. However, they have very little nutritional value. This is why a sloth’s metabolism is so slow - their body needs lots of time to extract every little bit of what the leaves have to offer. Thus, sloths typically only need to relieve themselves once every 7-10 days! | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden