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Giant ground sloths’ fossilized teeth reveal their unique roles in the prehistoric ecosystem

  • Written by Larisa R. G. DeSantis, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Vanderbilt University
Giant ground sloths’ fossilized teeth reveal their unique roles in the prehistoric ecosystemHarlan's ground sloth fossil skeleton excavated and displayed at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles.Larisa DeSantisanimal hanging from a branch looks upside down at the cameraA two-toed sloth at the Nashville Zoo.Larisa R. G. DeSantis

Imagine a sloth. You probably picture a medium-size, tree-dwelling creature hanging from a branch. Today’s sloths – commonly featured on children’s...

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