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Pygmy three-toed sloth, Bradypus pygmaeus
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Pygmy three-toed sloth, Bradypus pygmaeus
Pygmy three-toed sloth, Bradypus pygmaeus. Critically endangered. Three toe d sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, var. Two feet one inch in length. Illustration drawn and engraved by Thomas Landseer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1825
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Thomas Landseer and published in Edward Griffiths' "The Animal Kingdom" by the Baron Cuvier in 1825, showcases the tiny and critically endangered Pygmy Three-toed Sloth, Bradypus pygmaeus. Measuring just two feet in length, this sloth is a diminutive variation of the more commonly known Three-toed Sloth, Bradypus tridactylus. The Pygmy Three-toed Sloth is native to the forests of Central America, specifically Panama and Costa Rica. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, this species is currently classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Landseer's illustration captures the sloth's unique features, including its slow-moving demeanor, three toes on each hand and foot, and its dense, shaggy fur. The Pygmy Three-toed Sloth is known for its arboreal lifestyle, spending most of its life hanging upside down from tree branches. It feeds primarily on leaves, buds, and flowers, and has a very low metabolism, which allows it to conserve energy and survive on a limited food intake. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the intricacy and detail of natural history illustrations during the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world and protecting endangered species, such as the Pygmy Three-toed Sloth, for future generations to appreciate and study.
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