Sloths move so slowly that algae grows in their fur, turning them slightly green.

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A three toed sloth hanging from a tree branch
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Sloths move so slowly that algae grows in their fur, turning them slightly green.

Yes. Green algae grow in the fur of sloths, especially three toed sloths, giving them a greenish tinge. Their hair is grooved to hold water, creating a tiny ecosystem.

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Octopuses have three hearts and blue blood.

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Wombats poop cubes.

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