Also, jaguars and ocelots are a danger when the sloth is on the ground. On the ground it moves extremely slowly. Surprisingly, sloths are good swimmers. A sloth's gestation period is almost six months. It clings to its mother until about 5 weeks old.
Sloths sometimes let out a cry or hissing sound.
Also, Three-toed sloths have a small tail and its forelegs are substantially longer than the rear ones. The two-toed variety also has a shorter neck, larger eyes and move more between trees. The probable maximun sloth lifespan is between 30 and 40 years. Some sloths in zoos have reached these ages. Located in the forests of northern South America.