Chapter
The Relationship Between Sloths, Moths, and Algae
32:21 - 36:56 (04:34)
Sloths have a symbiotic relationship with sloth moths and algae that grow in their fur. The sloth moths fertilize the algae which in turn feeds the sloths, and the slow decomposition of the sloth's poop helps nourish the surrounding rainforest.
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Sloths are not lazy, they are merely energy-efficient.
32:21 - 33:20 (00:58)
Sloth
Summary
Sloths are not lazy, they are merely energy-efficient. They have a little ecosystem of algae, beetles and moths living in their fur that moves so slow.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Sloths, Moths, and Algae
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Sloths in the rainforest have a unique relationship with algae and moths.
33:20 - 36:56 (03:35)
Rainforest
Summary
Sloths in the rainforest have a unique relationship with algae and moths. The more moths a sloth has in their fur, the more algae there is, which helps to slow down the decomposition of the tree they live in.