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April 19, 2025 3 mins
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DEUTSCH:
Faultiere müssen mit ihrer Energie sehr sparsam umgehen. Sie verbringen die meiste Zeit entspannt im Baum, denn manchmal brauchen sie fast einen Monat, um ein Blatt zu verdauen.Doch einmal pro Woche kommt der große Moment: Das Faultier steigt ganz langsam den Baum hinunter. Für diesen wichtigen Moment lohnt sich sogar die immense Anstrengung.Unten am Boden macht das Faultier ein kleines Loch mit seinem Schwanz. Dann beginnt der Faultiertanz – ein vorsichtiges Hin und Her, bevor es ganz diskret aufs Klo zu gehen versucht.Bis das Faultier mit dem ganzen Klo-Abenteuer fertig ist, vergeht oft eine halbe Stunde – und diese heiklen Minuten sind die gefährlichsten seines Lebens. Mehr als die Hälfte aller Faultiertode passieren genau dann.Warum nehmen Faultiere dieses Risiko auf sich? Wissenschaftler sind sich uneinig – vielleicht düngen sie gezielt ihre Lieblingsbäume, vielleicht ist es bloß ein uraltes Ritual. Sicher ist: Niemand kennt die ganze Antwort.Nach dem Koten decken sie alles mit Laub zu. Beim Koten verlieren sie oft bis zu einem Drittel ihres Körpergewichts – was für eine Erleichterung!Vielleicht erinnert uns die Faultier-Geschichte daran: Manche Dinge brauchen einfach ihre Zeit – auch wenn es auf den ersten Blick anders erscheint. Also: Buch bereitlegen.

ENGLISH:
Sloths have to use their energy very sparingly. They spend most of their time relaxed in the tree, because sometimes they need almost a month to digest a single leaf. But once a week comes the big moment: the sloth climbs very slowly down the tree. For this important moment, even immense effort is worth it. At the bottom, the sloth makes a small hole with its tail. Then the sloth-dance begins—a careful back and forth before it discreetly tries to go to the toilet. By the time the sloth has finished its whole toilet adventure, often half an hour has passed—and these tricky minutes are the most dangerous of its life. More than half of all sloth deaths happen precisely then. Why do sloths take this risk? Scientists are not in agreement—perhaps they are purposefully fertilizing their favorite trees, or maybe it is just an ancient ritual. One thing is sure: No one knows the whole answer. After pooping, they cover everything with leaves. While pooping, they often lose up to a third of their body weight—what a relief! Maybe the sloth story reminds us: Some things just need their time—even if at first glance they appear otherwise. So: get your book ready.
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