Sloths have low metabolisms, ...

Sloths have low metabolisms, so they have to move slowly in order to conserve energy. However, they aren't aimless or "lazy" and they actually move around quite a lot - just very, very slowly.
 Ann Burton

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Sloths actually are like furry living ecosystems all by themselves! Algae grows on their fur and they are also home to "sloth moths" who call them home and drink their tears.
 Ann Burton
Every move a sloth makes is with purpose, which is more than most of us can say about 90% of the time.
 Ann Burton