Melanism in Bradypus variegatus (Pilosa, Bradypodidae)
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In January 2011, a brown-throated three-toed sloth, Bradypus variegatus, was observed in an Atlantic Forest area from Rio de Janeiro, southeastern Brazil. The individual presented a blackish fur, indicating a melanic condition. This is the first record of melanism for this species, and I discuss possible behavioral consequences related to this chromatic disorder.
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