A richly illustrated cultural and natural history of the lethargic animal--from prehistoric ancestry to modern-day memes.

Sloths are perhaps the most recognized and loved Central and South American animals, but they are not well understood. This book offers a colorful and wide-ranging biological and cultural history of these fascinating mammals. Alan Rauch explores how today's lethargic sloths evolved from gigantic prehistoric ancestors and earned their deadly, sinful names. In praise of both these beautiful creatures and their status as icons of a stress-free life, this book shows just how fascinating, engaging, and (more often than not) inspiring these animals can be.

Author: Alan Rauch
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 01/22/2024
Series: Animal
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.20h x 5.50w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781789147995


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/06/2023
Library Journal 02/05/2024 pg. 1

About the Author
Alan Rauch is professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and his many books include Dolphin in Reaktion's Animal series.