About this episode
What exactly is a sloth? Is it a type of monkey, or a koala? Discover how God designed these fascinating creatures to be expert tree climbers and to live most of their lives upside down. Here’s our trail map: What is a sloth and what types are there? What do sloths do all day? Why do sloths hang upside down? How can moving slowly be good for us in life? Resources Mentioned and used for Research: Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/ Free Sloth Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo32 Access full Episode Activity Guides by joining the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 Sloth research: https://slothconservation.org/ Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “Stop and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:14 (NIV) “Teach us how short our lives really are so that we may be wise.” Psalm 90:12 (NCV) “Remember your Creator while you are young.” Ecclesiastes 12:1 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode: Xenarthra: A group of mammals including sloths, anteaters, and armadillos. Bradypus sloth: A 3-toed sloth, darker brown and gray with dark face markings like a mask. Choloepus sloth: a 2-toed sloth, light brown and orange color with a snout like a pig. Warm-blooded: Animals that keep a warm and consistent body temperature that mostly does not depend on their environment. Digestion: The processes in a body of breaking down food and turning it into energy. Find more Bible & Nature resources at Erynlynum.com