Why is sloth endangered?

Habitat loss: The sloth's natural habitat is the tropical rainforest, which is being rapidly destroyed due to deforestation for agriculture, logging, and human settlements.

Illegal hunting: Sloths are hunted for their fur, meat, and traditional medicine, although this is illegal in most countries.

Illegal pet trade: Sloths are captured from the wild and sold as exotic pets, despite being illegal in many countries. They can suffer from poor nutrition and living conditions while in captivity.

Electrocution: Sloths often come into contact with power lines, which can electrocute and kill them.

Climate change: Changing weather patterns due to climate change can affect the availability of food sources, impacting sloth populations.