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Why Do Sloths Hang Upside Down? Episode 32
Season 1 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/nattheo32
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Order 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/0825447615
Sloth 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.
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