Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth vs South American Tapir
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth
0.88 m
Human
1.75 m
South American Tapir
1.1 m
| Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth | South American Tapir | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1–8.5 kg | 150–300 kg |
| Length | 54–88 cm | 1.8–2.5 m |
| Height | – | 0.9–1.1 m |
| Top Speed | 0.27 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Lifespan | 20–40 yrs | 25–35 yrs |
| Gestation | 245 days | 390 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Rainforest, Forest | Rainforest, Wetland, River, Forest |
| Regions | North America, South America | South America |
| Family | Megalonychidae | Tapiridae |
| Order | Pilosa | Perissodactyla |