Learn why rain helps the tiny algae living in sloth fur turn green, and how it helps sloths stay camouflaged in the forest.
Hi there! Did you know that sloths look green sometimes? That's because little plants called algae live in their fur. These algae are like tiny green friends that cover the sloth's hair.
Now, imagine the sloth is walking in the forest and it rains. When the rain comes, it waters the algae, just like watering plants in a garden. The algae get wet and happy, and they grow more green color.
Because the algae turn green, the sloth's fur looks green too! This green color helps the sloth hide in the trees and stay safe from animals that might want to catch it.
So, rain is very important because it helps the algae live and keep the sloth's fur green and camouflaged.