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Sloths are perhaps the most recognized and loved Central and South American animals, but despite their renown and popularity as cartoon characters, toys and memes, they are not well understood. This book offers a colourful, richly illustrated and wide-ranging account of the biological and cultural history of these fascinating mammals.Alan Rauch explores sloths’ gigantic prehistoric ancestors and their evolution into the lethargic, green-hued creatures that live and survive in forest canopies today. From the tale of how sloths were named after a deadly sin to their current status as unflappable icons of a stress-free lifestyle, Sloth shows how fascinating, engaging and inspiring these animals are.
Alan Rauch is Professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and his many books include Dolphin (2013) in Reaktion’s Animal series.
Preface1 The Modern Sloth2 Anatomy and Physiology3 Sloth Species and Evolution4 The Sin of Sloth and the Sloths of Sin5 Sloths in Culture6 Sloths, Conservation and Eco-AwarenessTimeline ReferencesSelect BibliographyAcknowledgementsPhoto AcknowledgementsIndex
A comprehensive primer on sloths . . . if you’re looking for more reasons to love sloths beyond cute, slow, and upside-down, Rauch’s book is a great place to start.
