unau

• Substantiv, das ein kleines, schnelles Faultier bezeichnet, das in Mittelamerika lebt und zwei lange Krallen an jeder Vorderpfote sowie drei lange Krallen an jeder Hinterpfote hat.

A noun referring to a small, fast-moving sloth native to Central America, characterized by having two long claws on each forefoot and three long claws on each hindfoot.

1. Two-toed slothC2formal

   A type of sloth native to Central and South America, characterized by having two long claws on each front foot and three on each hind foot.

   Zweifingerfaultier

   • The unau moves slowly through the rainforest canopy.
   • Researchers observed an unau hanging from a branch in Costa Rica.
   • Unlike some other sloths, the unau has only two claws on its forelimbs.

   Synonymetwo-toed slothunai

2. Smaller two-toed slothC2formal

   A relatively small and fast-moving sloth species with two long claws on each front foot.

   Zweizehenfaultier

   • The unau is known for being more agile than its three-toed relatives.
   • This smaller unau can move surprisingly quickly when threatened.
   • Wildlife documentaries often feature the unau for its unique climbing abilities.

   Synonymetwo-toed sloth