Animals

How many fingers does a sloth have on each hand?

3

Background

The three-toed sloth has 3 fingers on each hand, which is how it got its name. Its claws are long and curved like hooks. They let it hang from branches and stay safe up in the trees. The two-toed sloth, as its name suggests, has only 2 fingers.

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