Three-toed Sloth and Baby

Image # 1D2_06678

Manuel Antonio Park

Canon 100-400L/f4.5-5.6 IS at 160mm

ISO 800, f/5.6, 1/250 second

Manual Exposure

Bogen 3449 Monopod/Arca Swiss B1/Wimberley Sidekick

This mother and baby pair of Three-toed Sloths was spotted along one of the main trails within the park, and attracted a large crowd of visitors.  The mother was actually moving relatively quickly, for a sloth, and seemed to be heading down to the ground.