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Maned sloth, Bradypus torquatus. Vulnerable
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Maned sloth, Bradypus torquatus. Vulnerable
Maned sloth, Bradypus torquatus. Vulnerable. (Three toe d sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, var.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1825
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Baron Bradypus Cuvier Griffith Harriet Sloth Toed Torquatus Tridactylus Vulnerable Maned
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Maned Sloth, Bradypus torquatus, a vulnerable species of three-toed sloth. The Maned Sloth, also known as Harriet's Sloth, is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. With its distinctive mane of coarse, grayish-brown hair running down its back, this sloth blends seamlessly with the foliage of its forest home. The Maned Sloth's slow-moving lifestyle is a testament to its evolutionary adaptation to its arboreal environment. They move at a pace of just 0.15 miles per hour, spending most of their lives hanging upside down from tree branches. Their three toes, each with two claws, provide excellent grip, allowing them to move with ease among the branches. The Maned Sloth's diet consists mainly of leaves, twigs, and fruit, which they consume in small quantities throughout the day. Their digestive system is adapted to extracting nutrients efficiently from their food, as they only defecate once a week. Unfortunately, the Maned Sloth is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to habitat loss and fragmentation, hunting for the pet trade, and climate change. The destruction of their rainforest habitats, primarily for agriculture and logging, is the most significant threat to their survival. This beautiful illustration is taken from Edward Griffiths' edition of The Animal Kingdom by the renowned French naturalist, Baron Georges Cuvier. The intricate details of the Maned Sloth's anatomy and fur texture are captured perfectly in this engraving, providing a glimpse into the natural history of this fascinating creature.
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