Edentates Collection

Brown throated Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) mother and newborn baby (less than 1 week old) Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary, Costa Rica *Digitally removed highlights in background

Three banded armadillo {Tolypeutes tricinctus} in defensive ball. Captive, UK

Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) in wildflower meadow standing on hind legs, scent detecting, Fennessey Ranch, Refugio, Coastal Bend, Texas, USA

Brown throated Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) newborn baby (less than 1 week old) clinging to mother, Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary, Costa Rica (Digitally removed twig in background)

Sequence of a Three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus) unrolling from defensive ball posture to walking. Captive

Six banded / yellow armadillo {Euphractus sexcinctus} Minas Gerais, Brazil

Three-banded Armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus) rolled up in defensive posture. Captive. Endemic to Brazil

Looking up at Three toed / Pale throated sloth {Bradypus tridactylus} swimming across mangrove channel, South America

Hoffmanns Two-toed sloths (Choloepus hoffmanni) two orphan babies in Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary, Costa Rica

Giant anteater in grassland fire {Myremecophaga tridactyla} Emas NP, Brazil

Armadillos illustration 1853
Book of the World 1853

Giant ground sloth, Megatherium (Mylodon robustus)

TTSL, 008, Rolf N, Three-toed Sloth
Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth, Bradypus variegatus, male, Manuel Antonio National Park, Central Pacific Coast, Costa Rica, Central America

TTSL, 061, Rolf N, Three-toed Sloth
Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth, Bradypus variegatus, male, Manuel Antonio National Park, Central Pacific Coast, Costa Rica, Central America

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"Marvels of the Edentate World: From Sloths to Armadillos" A heartwarming sight - a Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth mother gently cradles her newborn baby, showcasing the incredible bond between them. The Three-banded Armadillo demonstrates its remarkable defense mechanism by curling up into a protective ball, ensuring its safety even in captivity in the UK. Standing tall in a wildflower meadow, a Nine-banded Armadillo captures our attention as it curiously observes its surroundings on hind legs. Witness the precious moments of a Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth's newborn baby, less than one week old, exploring its new world with adorable curiosity. Step-by-step, we unveil the fascinating sequence of a Three-banded Armadillo unrolling from its defensive posture, revealing its intricate armor-like shell. Found in Minas Gerais, Brazil, behold the vibrant beauty of the Six-banded/Yellow Armadillo as it roams gracefully through its natural habitat. Captured behind bars but still captivatingly resilient - witness a captive Three-banded Armadillo rolled up tightly in an impressive display of self-defense. Look up and be amazed at the sight of a swimming Pale-throated Sloth crossing unknown waters with grace and tranquility above our heads. With cautious anticipation, observe as a brave Three-banded Armadillo cautiously uncurls itself from its defensive ball to explore what lies ahead. At Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary, two orphan Hoffmann's Two-toed sloths find solace and care amidst their challenging start to life - reminding us of resilience and hope. Amidst grassland fire devastation in Emas National Park, Brazil stands defiantly an awe-inspiring Giant Anteater - symbolizing strength against adversity.