A number of ancient tunnels which were discovered in South America have been found not to come from humans. You may think nothing of it, but the fact that they're about 1.8 metres in height and about ...

SAO PAULO (AP) — Sloths weren’t always slow-moving, furry tree-dwellers. Their prehistoric ancestors were huge — up to 4 tons (3.6 metric tons) — and when startled, they brandished immense claws. For ...

New research suggests humans lived in South America at the same time as now extinct giant sloths, bolstering evidence that people arrived in the Americas earlier than once thought. Scientists analyzed ...

The CDC is sending out a warning about the Oropouche virus — also known as “sloth fever” — as several cases have been reported in Florida A potentially deadly virus known as “sloth fever” has made its ...

A two-toed sloth named Rico hangs from a branch at Ripley’s Aquarium. Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach opened a new exhibit called ‘Sloth Valley’ featuring Rico and Cleo, two-toed sloths. May 19, ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Say hello to Ruth and Chata, the two newest animals on display at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Zoo officials unveiled the all-new Sloth Crossing exhibit Saturday with a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As they creep through tropical environments appearing not to have a ...

From a blue whale's titanic toots to the fart of the tiniest mouse, breaking wind is something that unites almost every animal in existence. But for years, scientists believed that one animal was the ...

A slow-moving creature made her debut at a North Carolina aquarium — and is quickly making her mark. The two-toed sloth — named Indie — has been an “adorable and charismatic” addition to the ...

An urgent new health warning has been issued after a number of Brits were diagnosed with a tropical disease. ‘Sloth fever' usually causes mild or moderate symptoms, however, for a few people it can be ...

Lima the sloth will return to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium for meet and greets in August and September. CMA is offering guests a unique and educational encounter with Lima the sloth on these ...