Both sloths and monkeys are mammals, but their evolutionary paths diverged long ago. Here's a simple breakdown:
* Sloths belong to the order Pilosa, which also includes anteaters and armadillos.
* Monkeys belong to the order Primates, which includes apes, lemurs, and humans.
While they may look superficially similar in their arboreal lifestyles, their evolutionary history and internal anatomy are distinct.