Planops (SciiFii)

The Argentine dwarf ground sloth (Planops nanus) is a species of ground sloth as an extinct species of Planops and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, swamps, forests, and open woodlands across South America to help boost biodiversity. The Argentine dwarf ground sloth has a long, robust body with a short head and long limbs with large, curved claws. It is a small ground sloth, measuring about 3.3 feet (1 metre) in length on average, hence its name. On the ground, it walks on the knuckles of its forelimbs, like a gorilla. Like other ground sloths, the Argentine dwarf ground sloth feeds primarily on vegetation in intertropical wooded savannahs and other similar habitats. Unlike most ground sloths, however, it is known to engage in some climbing behaviors, similarly to black bears. The conservation status of the Argentine dwarf ground sloth is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the Argentine dwarf ground sloth's wide range.
Category:Animals
Category:Species
Category:SciiFii