What is another word for megatheriidae?
Pronunciation: [mˌɛɡəθˈi͡əɹɪˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Megatheriidae is a family of extinct ground sloths that lived during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs, approximately 8.5 to 2.5 million years ago. These giant sloths were native to South America and were known for their massive size, with some species reaching nearly 20 feet in length. Synonyms for Megatheriidae include megatheres, ground sloths, and megatheriums. Other related genera within this family include Eremotherium, Nothrotheriops, and Paramylodon. Despite their massive size, these sloths were herbivores and primarily fed on leaves and twigs. Megatheriidae remains have been found in many parts of South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela.
