Sloth Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the sloth?

• Folivora
• Choloepus didactylus
• Bradypus variegatus
• Bradypus torquatus

How many species of sloth are there?

• 4
• 1
• 6
• 3

What is the habitat of the sloth?

• Tundra
• Desert
• Grassland
• Rainforest

What is the average size of a sloth?

• 31-40 cm
• 10-20 cm
• 21-30 cm
• 41-50 cm

What is the average weight of a sloth?

• 5-6 kg
• 7-8 kg
• 9 - 17 lbs
• 1-2 kg

What is the main source of food for the sloth?

• Insects
• Bamboo
• Fruits
• Leaves

How long can a sloth sleep in a day?

• 10 hours
• 15 hours
• 12 hours
• 8 hours

What is the top speed of a sloth?

• 4 mph
• 3 mph
• 1 mph
• 0.15 mph

What is the lifespan of a sloth?

• 10-15 years
• 20-25 years
• 25-30 years
• 15-20 years

What is the scientific name for the two-toed sloth?

• Choloepus hoffmanni
• Choloepus didactylus
• Bradypus variegatus
• Bradypus torquatus

What is the scientific name for the three-toed sloth?

• Choloepus didactylus
• Choloepus hoffmanni
• Bradypus variegatus
• Bradypus torquatus

What is the color of a sloth's fur?

• Brown
• Black
• Grey
• Green

What is the gestation period of a sloth?

• 5-6 months
• 3-4 months
• 4-5 months
• 6-7 months

How many toes do two-toed sloths have?

• Two
• Three
• Four
• Five

How many toes do three-toed sloths have?

• Four
• Five
• Two
• Three