Why Do Sloths Hang Upside Down? Episode 32

What exactly is a sloth? Is it a type of monkey, or a koala? Discover how God designed these fascinating creatures to be expert tree climbers and to live most of their lives upside down. Here’s our trail map:What is a sloth and what types are there?What do sloths do all day?Why do sloths hang upside down?How can moving slowly be good for us in life?Resources Mentioned and used for Research:Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/Free Sloth Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo32Access full Episode Activity Guides by joining the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Sloth research: https://slothconservation.org/Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Stop and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:14 (NIV)“Teach us how short our lives really are so that we may be wise.” Psalm 90:12 (NCV)“Remember your Creator while you are young.” Ecclesiastes 12:1 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Xenarthra: A group of mammals including sloths, anteaters, and armadillos.Bradypus sloth: A 3-toed sloth, darker brown and gray with dark face markings like a mask.Choloepus sloth: a 2-toed sloth, light brown and orange color with a snout like a pig.Warm-blooded: Animals that keep a warm and consistent body temperature that mostly does not depend on their environment.Digestion: The processes in a body of breaking down food and turning it into energy.Find more Bible & Nature resources at Erynlynum.com