Sloth
(Choloepus hoffmanni)
Hoffmann’s two-toed sloths have water repellent, grayish brown fur with brown eyes and noses. One sloth calls the Detroit Zoo home — Homer was born in May 1992 and arrived at the Detroit Zoo in 2000.
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
Habitat:African Grasslands
Class:Mammals
Conservation Status:Least concern
Size:23 to 28 inches
Weight:9 to 18 pounds
Median life expectancy:15 years
Diet:Leaves, buds, twigs, plant shoots, fruits and flowers
