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Sloths and the Impact of Roads
46:19 - 51:32 (05:13)
Sloths are often hit by cars on roads that are built through their rainforest homes, which is a threat to their survival. This is due to sloths moving from tree to tree sometimes on the ground, and the difficulty in keeping them alive in captivity.
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Sloths' lifespans double or triple in captivity due to the high frequency of falling victim to predators, but they are difficult to keep alive because they are picky eaters and learn from their mothers what is food.
46:19 - 48:31 (02:11)
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Sloths' lifespans double or triple in captivity due to the high frequency of falling victim to predators, but they are difficult to keep alive because they are picky eaters and learn from their mothers what is food.
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Sloths are forced to cross the roads built after deforestation, which puts them in danger of getting hit by cars.
48:31 - 50:42 (02:11)
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Sloths are forced to cross the roads built after deforestation, which puts them in danger of getting hit by cars. With their unique temperature regulation and the possible medical benefits of the rainforest, it is important to protect these habitats for their indigenous species.
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Sloth fur samples have been found to help combat malaria, Chagas disease, MRSA, cholera, salmonella and even human breast cancer cells, thanks to the algae growing on the fur.
50:42 - 51:32 (00:50)
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Sloth fur samples have been found to help combat malaria, Chagas disease, MRSA, cholera, salmonella and even human breast cancer cells, thanks to the algae growing on the fur.