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Closeup of Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth

Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth

Pygmy Three-Toed Sloths are the world’s smallest sloths. Pygmy three-toed sloths have a slow metabolism and can be found in northern South America. These species are not endangered, but they are considered vulnerable to extinction because of habitat loss and fragmentation. The Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth requires greater protection from human involvement for its survival, especially …

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Asian Lion: Why Is It Endangered?

The Asiatic lion is a subspecies of the African lion. Although the name “lion” comes from Africa, numerous Asian lions are virtually identical to their African relatives. In China, India, and Kazakhstan, Asian lions are smaller and have a lighter coloration than their African counterparts. The Chinese lion variety, unlike other types of mountain lions, …

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