World's Oldest Known Sloth Dies of Old Age
At 43 years old, the sloth, affectionately named Miss C, lived for twice as long as other sloths of the same species.
After a long and slow life, Miss C, likely the world's oldest known sloth, died on June 2 at 43 years of age.
The Hoffman's two-toed sloth lived for twice as long as the typical sloth of the same species and was humanely euthanized after age-related issues had deteriorated her quality of life.
“The treatment Miss C required was very invasive and would likely only delay the inevitable so the hard decision was made to humanely euthanize her," said Ainsley.
Born in 1974, Miss C was the last remaining sloth in Australia and was thought to be the oldest known sloth according to her keepers. The zoo attributes her long life to the regular care given by zoo staff. Two-toed sloths in
