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Why Sloth Fur is Perfect for an Upside-Down Life

In mammals, hair parts grow along the spine and flow down the back to the belly. Because sloths spend most of their life upside-down in the trees, its fur grows the other way—belly to back—allowing it to drip dry from the rain.

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