Animals: Sloths defecate only once a week and lose up to 30% of…

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Did you know? Sloths defecate only once a week and lose up to 30% of their body weight in the process. They specifically climb down to the ground for it — a dangerous trip that accounts for 50% of their deaths.

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Sloths defecate only once a week and lose up to 30% of their body weight in the process. They specifically climb down to the ground for it — a dangerous trip that accounts for 50% of their deaths.

Luiaards poepen slechts één keer per week en verliezen daarbij tot 30% van hun lichaamsgewicht. Ze klimmen daarvoor speciaal de boom uit, naar de grond — een levensgevaarlijke trip die 50% van hun sterfgevallen verklaart.

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