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How much does a three-toed sloth weigh?

Typical weight
2.2–6.3 kg
That is 4.85–13.9 lb.

One of the slowest mammals, moving about 0.24 km/h and descending from its tree only to defecate.

How that compares

Three-toed sloth against things of a similar mass.

Domestic cat 3.6–6.8 kg
Bald eagle 3–6.3 kg
Golden eagle 2.8–6.7 kg
Canada goose 2.6–6.5 kg
Three-toed sloth 2.2–6.3 kg
Blender 1.5–8 kg
Space heater 1.2–14 kg
Suitcase 1.7–7 kg

More about a three-toed sloth

Common questions

How much does a three-toed sloth weigh?
A three-toed sloth weighs 2.2–6.3 kg (4.85–13.9 lb).

Related pages

Sources

  1. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution

How these figures are compiled and checked