2.5K views · 66 reactions | Giant ground sloth fossils puzzled naturalists for ages—just ask Preparator Laura. Learn more about these Ice Age icons with #SummerOfSloths now through #LaborDay, September 2 only at the #TarPits! | La Brea Tar Pits and Museum | Facebook

It’s International Sloth Day 🦥💚! But why celebrate them? These slow moving tree-dwellers are not only adorable, but they are threatened yet incredibly important throughout their range in Central & South America. Sloths help regulate plant growth by feeding on leaves from a variety of trees, which supports a balanced canopy and benefits many other species. They also recycle nutrients through leaf digestion and ground fertilization, thus supporting the entire forest ecosystem. Sloths are also in