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Why do some sloths have a greenish tinge to their fur?

Question #151609. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Aug 16 2024.
Originally posted Aug 16 2024 8:14 PM.

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The why is that the combination of the cracks in their fur and the moisture in the air along with the sloth's less-than-active lifestyle, allows for blue-green algae to grow on their fur. This greenish tinge gives the advantage of helping the sloth to be better camouflaged, though what predator would want to eat a pungent sloth is another matter. Quite amazing creatures.

link https://www.theguardian.com/science/animal-magic/2014/jan/24/plate-3-green-sloth
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Aug 16 2024.
Aug 16 2024, 8:21 PM
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