Long-maned sloth;)
2010-03-15 @ 21:15:10
Long-maned sloth (Bradypus torquatus), called also a Brazilian sloth – species of the mammal from the family leniwcowatych (Bradypodidae). He has the long, though quite massive body, the reduced tail and small eyes and ears. Weight of the about 5 kg. From remaining three-toed loungers he differs relatively in uniform grey-brown colouration. A long, dark hair to which he owes the Polish and Latin name of a species is covering the back of the head (łac. torquatus = decorated with the necklace). The mane is falling on shoulders. Ob River sex practically don't differ in the external appearance. Long-maned sloth, similarly to other three-toed sloths, has the 9 cervical vertebrae. It is worthwhile reminding, that majority of mammals, (also giraffe) has only the 7 cervical vertebrae. The long neck lets loungers turn the head even about 270 °.
Haha;) some foto:
Haha;) some foto: