Why are sloths so slow?
Why are sloths so slow? Let’s say you’re driving around an unfamiliar city one day and you get lost. The odometer racks up more and more miles as you try to find a landmark to reorient yourself. Then, the gas light flickers on, and you start to panic because you have no idea where the nearest gas station is. What do you do to ensure that you don’t become stranded? You would have to maximize the return on every drop of fuel burned. For instance, if it’s a summer day, you’d turn off the air conditioning and roll up the windows. You’d probably drive at a steady clip and try not to gun the engine. Like pacing your car when it’s low on gas, sloths mov
