The Swamp Sloth

The animal I chose for this challenge is the three-toed sloth. Because of climate change, the sloth’s habitat (the rainforest) will flood and turn into a mangrove/swamp. This requires sloths to rely less on trees, and more on water. As the future sloth relies on water more, it becomes a better swimmer. It develops webbed feet and shorter, oilier fur to repel water. The sloth’s fur also becomes greenish blue (not a result of sloth moths or algae) to blend in with the water and the foliage. It also becomes an omnivore, diversifying its diet to survive. This means that its teeth also change. As the sloth moves between the trees and the water more, it becomes a better walker. When it arrives at the water, it eats fish caught in the tide. Even when climate change makes things difficult for sloths, they will always find ways to adapt.