Escudo Island: The Pygmy Sloth's Search for a Mate

In Escudo Island: The Pygmy Sloth's Search for a Mate, learn about the unique challenges faced by pygmy sloths on Escudo de Veraguas Island. Although the island offers food and safety, it also creates isolation that makes it difficult for male pygmy sloths to find a mate. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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Location:

Panama

Grades:

6-8

Program:

Planet Earth II

Time:

3:31

Subject:

Science

Topic:

Life Science

Location:

Panama

Grades:

6-8

Program:

Planet Earth II

Time:

3:31

Subject:

Science

Topic:

Life Science

Location:

Panama

Grades:

6-8

Program:

Planet Earth II

Time:

3:31

Subject:

Science

Topic:

Life Science

Location:

Panama

Grades:

6-8

Program:

Planet Earth II

Time:

3:31

Subject:

Science

Topic:

Life Science

Lesson Express

Q: Why is it hard for male pygmy sloths to find a mate on Escudo Island?
A: The island is very small, so there aren’t many pygmy sloths. This makes it hard for the males to find other sloths to mate with.

Q: What are the benefits of living on Escudo Island for the pygmy sloths?
A: The island has food and is safe from larger predators, which helps the sloths survive.

Q: What challenges do pygmy sloths face living on such a small island?
A: The island is so small that there aren't many sloths, so they have trouble finding mates, which makes it hard for them to have babies.

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