Riddle: Who hangs upside down and moves so slowly plants grow in its fur? (Video)

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The riddle

I hang upside down from branches and move so slowly that tiny green plants grow in my fur. I only climb down about once a week. What am I?

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My name is also a word for being lazy.
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A slothA sloth hangs from branches and moves so slowly that tiny algae grow in its fur, which helps it hide. It climbs down only about once a week.

About this riddle

A riddle about one of the rainforest's most relaxed animals. Listen for the clues: upside down, very slow, green fur, and a trip down the tree only once a week.

It comes from Rainforest Riddles, a collection of 28 riddles with hints and answers, sorted from easy to tricky. Play the video, pause it when the riddle ends, and see if you can solve it before the answer appears.

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