Bradypus Collection

Close up of a young Brown-throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) nurses its baby while hanging from a tree branch in the jungle of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Central America, Costa Rica
A Brown-Throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) scratches its neck with its distinctive claw. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Picture No. 10900759
Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) Date:

Head, paws, claws and newborn pale-throated sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, and young leopard, Panthera pardus
FLO4652908 Head, paws, claws and newborn pale-throated sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, and young leopard, Panthera pardus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration from nature by

Ursiform sloth (Ursus labiatus) and Three-toed sloth (Bradypus torquatus)
5856462 Ursiform sloth (Ursus labiatus) and Three-toed sloth (Bradypus torquatus); (add.info.: Ursiform sloth (Ursus labiatus) and Three-toed sloth (Bradypus torquatus)

Pale-throated sloth, Bradypus tridactylus. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of
FLO4720081 Pale-throated sloth, Bradypus tridactylus. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

Three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640434 Three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison

Pale-throated three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian
FLO4692066 Pale-throated three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian Leitner after an illustration by George Edwards from Johann Christian

Giant anteater a, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, ground pangolin c, Smutsia temminckii, six-banded armadillo d
FLO5000016 Giant anteater a, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, ground pangolin c, Smutsia temminckii, six-banded armadillo d, Euphractus sexcinctus, pale-throated sloth e, Bradypus tridactylus

Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) wild sloth in tree at Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary, Costa Rica

Brown throated three toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) hanging from branch, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Juvenile of Three-Toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) hanging on a tree. Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Brown-throated sloth (Bradypus variegatus) climbing on tree branch, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

DDE-90038474
Maned Sloth, (Bradypus torquatus), endangered, Atlantic Forest, Bahia State, SE Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

DDE-90038473
Maned Sloth, (Bradypus torquatus), endangered, Atlantic Forest, Bahia State, SE Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

DDE-90038472
Maned Sloth, (Bradypus torquatus), endangered, Atlantic Forest, Bahia State, SE Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

DDE-90038210
Maned Sloth (Bradypus torquatus) Endangered, Atlantic Forest, Brazil Date: 15/02/2005

DDE-90038209
Maned Sloth (Bradypus torquatus) Endangered, Atlantic Forest, Brazil Date: 15/02/2005

Anteater, pangolin, armadillo, sloth and platypus
Giant anteater a, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, ground pangolin c, Smutsia temminckii, six-banded armadillo d, Euphractus sexcinctus, pale-throated sloth e, Bradypus tridactylus

Pale-throated three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian Leitner after an illustration by George Edwards from Johann Christian Daniel

Three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, and Alpine marmot, Marmota marmota (Arctonys marmota). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia

Aye-aye (near-threatened) and brown-throated sloth
Aye-aye, Daubentonia madagascariensis (near-threatened), and brown-throated sloth, Bradypus variegatus brasiliensis. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies

Pale-throated sloth, Bradypus tridactylus
Head, paws, claws and newborn pale-throated sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, and young leopard, Panthera pardus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration from nature by Christian Nicolaus

Linnaeuss two-toed sloth, Choloepus didactylus (Two-toed sloth or unau, Bradypus didactylus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Thomas Landseer from a specimen in the British Museum

Three toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus
Three toed sloth or ai, Bradypus tridactylus. Illustration drawn and engraved by Thomas Landseer from a specimen in the British Museum

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

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

A Three-toed Sloth hanging from a leafy branch at London Zoo. August 1920. (b / w photo)
1218691 A Three-toed Sloth hanging from a leafy branch at London Zoo. August 1920. (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Lazy tridactyl or ai and marmot - Three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, and Alpine marmot
FLO4685681 Lazy tridactyl or ai and marmot - Three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, and Alpine marmot, Marmota marmota (Arctonys marmota)

Brown-throated three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) mother and baby, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

Ursiform sloth, Ursus labiatus, and three-toed sloth, Bradypus torquatus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Three toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature (1798-1802)

Three-toed sloth or pale-throated sloth, Bradypus tridactylus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Ursiform sloth, ursine bradypus or sloth bear, Melursus ursinus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Maned three-toed sloth, Bradypus torquatus and Linnaeuss two-toed sloth, Choloepus didactylus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals

Picture No. 11675841
Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth. Date:

A Brown-throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) and her baby - Corcovado National Park
A Brown-Throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) and her baby. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Picture No. 10922262
Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth. Heath River Centre, Amazon, Peru. (Bradypus variegatus). Date:

Picture No. 10893616
Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus tridactylus) Date:

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In the lush forests of Central America, specifically Costa Rica and Ecuador's Yasuni National Park, resides a fascinating creature known as Bradypus variegatus or the Brown-throated Sloth. This captivating species has captured the hearts of many with its slow-paced lifestyle and endearing appearance. One enchanting image showcases a close-up of a young Brown-throated Sloth nursing its baby. The bond between mother and child is evident in their tender embrace, highlighting the nurturing nature of these remarkable animals. Another snapshot takes us to Aviarios, where a wild sloth gracefully hangs from a tree branch. Its three-toed paws effortlessly grip onto the sturdy limb as it navigates through its arboreal habitat. The tranquility exuded by this scene is truly mesmerizing. Yasuni National Park offers yet another glimpse into the life variegatus. Here we witness a juvenile sloth hanging on to a tree trunk with utmost ease. Its fur blends seamlessly with the surrounding foliage, providing excellent camouflage against potential predators. The diversity within this species becomes apparent when observing another individual climbing on a different tree branch in Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador. With each deliberate movement, this Brown-throated Sloth showcases its agility despite being renowned for its leisurely pace. These captivating moments captured in pictures numbered 10900759 (DDE-90038474), (DDE-90038473), (DDE-90038472), (DDE-90038210), and (DDE-90038209) allow us to appreciate not only the beauty but also the importance of preserving these incredible creatures' natural habitats. Bradypus variegatus serves as an ambassador for conservation efforts in Central America and beyond. Through their unique characteristics and gentle demeanor, they remind us to slow down and appreciate nature's wonders that surround us every day.