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Sloths are perhaps the most recognized and loved Central and South American animals, but despite their renown and popularity as cartoon characters, toys and memes, they are not well understood. This book offers a colourful, richly illustrated and wide-ranging account of the biological and cultural history of these fascinating mammals. Alan Rauch explores sloths' gigantic prehistoric ancestors and their evolution into the lethargic, green-hued creatures that live and survive in forest canopies today. From the tale of how sloths were named after a deadly sin to their current status as unflappable icons of a stress-free lifestyle, Sloth shows how fascinating, engaging and inspiring these animals are.

Table of Contents
Preface 1 The Modern Sloth 2 Anatomy and Physiology 3 Sloth Species and Evolution 4 The Sin of Sloth and the Sloths of Sin 5 Sloths in Culture 6 Sloths, Conservation and Eco-Awareness Timeline References Select Bibliography Acknowledgements Photo Acknowledgements Index

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      Publisher Reaktion Books
      Published 20 November 2023
      ISBN-13 9781789147995
      978-1789147995
      ISBN-10 1789147999
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      Natural History Wildlife: mammals: general interest Science & Nature Ecological science, the Biosphere

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Sloths are perhaps the most recognized and loved Central and South American animals, but despite their renown and popularity as cartoon characters, toys and memes, they are not well understood. This book offers a colourful, richly illustrated and wide-ranging account of the biological and cultural history of these fascinating mammals. Alan Rauch explores sloths' gigantic prehistoric ancestors and their evolution into the lethargic, green-hued creatures that live and survive in forest canopies today. From the tale of how sloths were named after a deadly sin to their current status as unflappable icons of a stress-free lifestyle, Sloth shows how fascinating, engaging and inspiring these animals are.

      Table of Contents
      Preface 1 The Modern Sloth 2 Anatomy and Physiology 3 Sloth Species and Evolution 4 The Sin of Sloth and the Sloths of Sin 5 Sloths in Culture 6 Sloths, Conservation and Eco-Awareness Timeline References Select Bibliography Acknowledgements Photo Acknowledgements Index

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