Giant sloth

Since we've already looked at everything that's more important, let us now turn to the Cenozoic mammals of the wonderful Private Lives of Animals book on extinct beasties. And where better to begin than with a ground sloth with hair so wonderfully painted, you'll want to reach through the screen and run your fingers through it? (Just watch out for fleas and dandruff.) As you will already be well aware, it's obligatory to restore Megatherium standing upright against a tree, with its hands…

In a sinkhole, scientists uncovered the remains of a giant sloth. The elephant-sized animal appears to have been able to adapt to changing climates.

Paleontology, science, and the general weirdness of nature. Also, feathering ALL the dinosaurs.

Bringing extinct animals back to life is big news this week. Not because there’ve been any particular recent breakthroughs, but because the upcoming issue of National Geographic features the …

Patrick Aryee’s gets up close and personal with some of the world’s biggest creatures in his new three-part series. Here we Episode one airs on Sky1, Wednesday 13 June, 9pm

“Back in 2017 I was lucky enough to work on a series of dinosaur illustrations for @NHM_London via @WeareFraktal - and I've finally uploaded the lot of them over on ArtStation - https://t.co/7I9QXQaFlc”

Information about the extinct ground sloth Megatherium and other prehistoric creatures.

“Ayo big shouts goin out to the good folks at Indiana University's Alumni Magazine for commissioning this 2 page spread about their #Megalonyx giant ground #sloth restoration project #MEGAJEFF! I also owe a big thanks (& a print ;) to @Eawilloughby for linking me with this client.”

Three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus)

Here is an in-depth profile of Megatherium, the Giant Sloth, including this prehistoric mammal's characteristics, behavior, and habitat.