Brand: GIANT MICROBES

Sloths originated over 20 million years ago as mostly arboreal animals. They soon evolved into giant animals spread across diverse terrain. Fossils of over 60 types of prehistoric sloths have been found, ranging in size from small dogs to the massive megatherium, the best known of the giant ground sloth. Megatherium lived from 2 million years ago until the end of the last ice age. This was during the Pleistocene and Holocene epochs of the Quaternary period. Giant ground sloths lived side-by-side with our human ancestors and mostly roamed the South America landscape, although fossils have been found as far north as Texas. Megatherium is the largest sloth yet discovered at 20-feet long and over 4 tons. This elephant-sized sloth was a gentle giant with long hair. It ate plants by rearing up its strong hind legs and then using its arms to tug at trees and bring leaves to its mouth. Megatherium had massive limbs with long, curved claws used for grasping branches and defending itself against saber-toothed cats and other ice age predators. Its powerful jaws had simple peg-like teeth for chewing plants. The structure of its foot bones required these sloths to walk slowly on the edges of its feet while keeping its claws curled inward off the ground. Giant ground sloths vanished, along with mammoths and other megafauna, soon after human beings arrived in its territory. While people likely impacted their habitat, there is no direct fossil evidence that humans hunted megatherium and drove them to extinction. Fortunately for all of us sloth lovers, one lineage of smaller sloths remains alive today, represented by six species of sluggish tree dwellers.

Features:

• FUZZY FOSSILS ARE ROAR-SOME: Fuzzy Fossils are realistic stuffed dinosaur skulls and fossils. A NEW brand from GIANTmicrobes. Have you ever dreamed of owning your very own prehistoric Sloth? Well, now you can! You'll love this adorably realistic huggable plush. This adorable take on a fossilized Ground Sloth skull provides an exciting and hands-on way to learn all about prehistoric animals and this Ice Age marvel
• EDUCATIONAL and ANATOMICAL: You’ve never seen a Sloth stuffed animal like this one! This 7” Sloth toy will bring a a ton of fun. Features embroidered details and realistic design. Comes with an information card filled with fascinating facts about the impressive Ground Sloth. A wonderful prehistoric animal toy that provides a unique, fun, and memorable way to learn about our prehistoric planet and the prehistoric mammals that once roamed the Earth. Size: 7 x 5 x 3.5"
• PERFECT FOR SLOTH FANS: Our dinosaur fossil toys will have any Dinosaur fossil fanatic and dino enthusiast roaring with excitement. They will love this cuddly fossilized Sloth skull. Decorate and accessorize with this dinosaur pillow. Cuddle up to your very own ground sloth skull or stand it up on a bookshelf to add some fun to your dinosaur décor. This sloth toy is a unique addition to any dinosaur or prehistoric collection!
• PREMIUM QUALITY and DESIGN: GIANTmicrobes has been developing and manufacturing high quality plush health and biology products for over 20 years. Our new line, Fuzzy Fossils, was designed and crafted with dino fans and paleontologists in mind, using durable, beautiful, quality, non-toxic materials that are safety tested to the highest global standards. Parents, students, and educators are assured they are in very good hands with Fuzzy Fossils
• GREAT GIFT FOR ALL AGES: Looking for unique dinosaur gifts, nature lover gifts, paleontologist gifts, or fun history gifts? This plushie is fun and appeals to all ages! Ground Sloth plush makes great dinosaur gifts for adults and paleontology gifts for kids. Encourage a love of learning about prehistoric animals and natural history with this engaging, cuddly gift. Make it a set! Check out our other dinosaur and ice age plushies, like Sabertooth Tiger, Woolly Mammoth, T rex, Velociraptor, Diplodocus, Pteranodon and much more

Product Details:

• Color: White
• Size: 7 inches
• Model: 846869013245
• Item Quantity: 0