Everyone knows sloths are super slow, but do you know they’re slow because their bodies produce an astoundingly small amount of energy? And did you know that might be an adaptation that protects them from predators? Sloths are awesome and we prove it.
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# Stuff You Should Know: Sloths
Josh and Chuck dive deep into the slow-moving world of sloths, exploring why these adorable creatures are actually evolutionary marvels despite their laziness. From their surprisingly complex digestive systems and unique symbiotic relationships with moths and algae to their amazing ability to turn their heads 270 degrees, there's way more going on with sloths than just cuteness. They also tackle the surprising truth about sloth reproduction and what makes these tree-dwellers such successful survivors in the rainforest, even if they move at a pace that makes DMV workers look speedy.
Beverly Hills Cop
1984
1h 45m
★ 7.2
"Did you get that reference or no? Beverly Hills Cop, Balkie. — Josh references a character named Balkie from a Beverly Hills Cop cameo when discussing animal mating calls."
— Josh
Medicine Man
1992
1h 46m
★ 6.0
"You always hear about like the movie Medicine Man, like the cure for cancer maybe in this one leaf in the middle of a forest somewhere in a jungle. — Josh references Medicine Man as a common trope about finding medicinal cures in rainforest plants, connecting it to sloth fur research."
— Josh
Perfect Strangers
1986
★ 6.6
"I'll have to check out Perfect Strangers. It's on my list. It should be high up. — Chuck is discussing TV shows he needs to watch, mentioning Perfect Strangers which featured the character Balkie Bartokomus."
— Chuck
"Only on the Simpsons. — Josh mentions The Simpsons when referencing where he's seen a flaming pitchfork as a weapon or object."
— Josh
Zootopia
2016
PG
1h 49m
★ 7.8
"There's a sloth scene where that's very, very funny. They made that a very big part of the original movie trailer. — Josh references the DMV scene in Zootopia as an example of how sloths are portrayed in popular media, noting the comedic accuracy of the slowness."
— Josh
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