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two-toed sloth

noun

  1. either of two sloths of the genus Choloepus, having two claws on the forelimbs and three on the hind limbs, including C. didactylus and C. hoffmanni.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of two-toed sloth1

First recorded in 1765–75
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Example Sentences

Zoonomia demonstrated how some mammals have a very keen sense of smell - Hoffman's two-toed sloth, the nine-banded armadillo and the African savanna elephant - while others have almost none - whales and dolphins.

From Reuters

The nine-banded armadillo and Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth followed, while the Central American agouti came in fourth.

Some 60% of the world's largest rainforest – the Amazon – falls within Brazil's borders, containing unique and charismatic critters such as the giant anteater, two-toed sloth, and poison dart frog.

From Reuters

The tiny Linne's two-toed sloth "came into the world upside down" just over two weeks ago on 29 March.

From BBC

Charlotte, a Linne’s two-toed sloth, is believed to be between seven and 10 months pregnant.

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