: either of two sloths (Choloepus didactylus of South America and C. hoffmanni of Central and South America of the family Megalonychidae) that have two clawed digits on each forefoot, three clawed digits on each hind foot, and usually six or seven vertebrae in the neck compare three-toed sloth
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The zoo’s newest addition was born June 19 to Linne’s two-toed sloth couple Charlotte and Elliot, their fifth baby at the zoo.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
Hoffman’s two-toed sloths have a gestation period of around 11.5 months.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
Chloe, Como’s other Hoffman’s two-toed sloth, resides in the Tropical Encounters exhibit.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory visitors and staff were surprised to witness the birth of a Hoffman’s two-toed sloth Wednesday while the baby’s mother was on exhibit.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
Hoffman’s two-toed sloths have a gestation period of around 11.5 months.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
Chloe, Como’s other Hoffman’s two-toed sloth, resides in the Tropical Encounters exhibit.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory visitors and staff were surprised to witness the birth of a Hoffman’s two-toed sloth Wednesday while the baby’s mother was on exhibit.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Two-toed sloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-toed%20sloth. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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