Learn why sloths look green in the rainy season because of algae growing in their fur. A simple and fun explanation for young kids.
Hi there! Have you ever noticed how sloths sometimes look a little green? That's because of something very special that happens in their fur, especially during the rainy season.
Sloths are slow-moving animals that live in trees. When it rains a lot, tiny plants called algae grow on the sloth's fur. Algae are like little green plants you might see in ponds or on rocks. Because the fur is wet and warm, algae can live on the sloth's fur and make it look green!
This green color helps the sloth hide from other animals so it doesn’t get eaten. It's like the sloth is wearing a green coat that helps it blend into the leaves around it.
So, the rain helps the algae grow on the sloth’s fur, making it look green, which is like a special camouflage suit for the sloth!