What is another word for ground sloth?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈa͡ʊnd slˈɒθ] (IPA) 
The term "ground sloth" refers to a group of large, extinct mammals that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. They were called "ground sloths" because they spent most of their time on the ground, unlike modern-day tree-dwelling sloths. Some synonyms for "ground sloth" include megatherium, megalonyx, nothrotheriops, thalassocnus, and eremotherium. These fascinating creatures could weigh up to four tons and had unique adaptations for digging and eating tough plants. Unfortunately, they went extinct around 10,000 years ago due to a combination of climate change and overhunting by humans. Despite their name, ground sloths were incredible animals that played an important role in their ecosystems.
