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Microphones positioned close by capture the intimate sounds of a seldom-seen sloth fight, a remarkable blend of grunts and rustles echoing the tensions of their competition. The male sloth, seemingly emboldened by love, launches a fierce left hook at his opponent. The response from the rival is a whimper, indicative of surrender.
With his competition fled, the victorious male can now turn his focus back to the female sloth. The culmination of their efforts—a final union—takes just under a minute. In a world where time creeps at a snail's pace, sloths redefine the notion of urgency, showcasing that even the slowest creatures can experience swift moments of passion when driven by the call of love.