Episode
Selects: How Sloths Work
1:03:35
Published: Sat Jan 29 2022
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Everyone knows sloths are super slow, but do you know they’re slow because their bodies produce an astoundingly small amount of energy? And did you know that might be an adaptation that protects them from predators? Sloths are awesome and we prove it in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the positive effect that sloths have on humans and joke about the possibility of sloths saving humanity from extinction.
00:00 - 02:10 (02:10)
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the positive effect that sloths have on humans and joke about the possibility of sloths saving humanity from extinction. They also talk about the difficulty of identifying producers from old TV shows.
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Learn about the misconceptions surrounding sloths and why people find them so fascinating, despite their lack of activity.
02:10 - 08:47 (06:36)
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Learn about the misconceptions surrounding sloths and why people find them so fascinating, despite their lack of activity. Sloths are often misunderstood and seen as cute and friendly, but it's important to remember they are wild animals that should be treated with respect in their natural environments.
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Two-toed and three-toed sloths have some differences, but many similarities, that are more apparent than their differences, as they both evolved independently of each other and may be more distantly related than previously thought.
08:47 - 13:55 (05:08)
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Two-toed and three-toed sloths have some differences, but many similarities, that are more apparent than their differences, as they both evolved independently of each other and may be more distantly related than previously thought.
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Sloths have the ability to cut their heart rate and metabolism significantly, and can turn their head about 270 degrees thanks to an extra vertebrae, making them an extraordinary creature.
13:55 - 17:10 (03:15)
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Sloths have the ability to cut their heart rate and metabolism significantly, and can turn their head about 270 degrees thanks to an extra vertebrae, making them an extraordinary creature.
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Sloths, the slowest of mammals, spend most of their time sleeping and eating.
17:10 - 26:04 (08:53)
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Sloths, the slowest of mammals, spend most of their time sleeping and eating. Although they are not prone to violence, two-toed sloths will eat small birds and insects when they have to, while the three-toed sloths are very picky with their food and tend to hang around one tree for an extended period.
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Sloths move slowly because it's a defense mechanism and they digest food slowly, requiring a multi-chambered stomach to maximize nutrient absorption.
26:04 - 32:21 (06:17)
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Sloths move slowly because it's a defense mechanism and they digest food slowly, requiring a multi-chambered stomach to maximize nutrient absorption. The algae that grows on their fur also serves as a defense mechanism and contributes to their tree-like scent.
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Sloths have a symbiotic relationship with sloth moths and algae that grow in their fur.
32:21 - 36:56 (04:34)
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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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The speaker talks about sloths naming and describes where the speaker is from.
36:56 - 41:58 (05:01)
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The speaker talks about sloths naming and describes where the speaker is from. They also discuss how sloths spend their energy, and how cute they are.
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Sloths are known to be loving and doting mothers, but sometimes they leave their young alone on the ground, which may be a surprising behavior to many.
41:58 - 46:19 (04:21)
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Sloths are known to be loving and doting mothers, but sometimes they leave their young alone on the ground, which may be a surprising behavior to many.
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Sloths are often hit by cars on roads that are built through their rainforest homes, which is a threat to their survival.
46:19 - 51:32 (05:13)
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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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The podcast host receives feedback on their practice of sharing their political and religious views on air, and reflects on the importance of alternative perspectives to encourage critical thinking.
51:33 - 54:15 (02:42)
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The podcast host receives feedback on their practice of sharing their political and religious views on air, and reflects on the importance of alternative perspectives to encourage critical thinking.