Question

most animals fur grows downward, which helps rainwater run down off the animal. sloths fur, however, grows upward. when a sloth is hanging upside down, rainwater is still directed off its body. this helps the sloth dry off more quickly. sloth fur has another special purpose. each strand of fur has grooves that collect algae. the algae give the sloth a greenish color, which helps it blend in with its leafy environment. along with sloths slow movement, this disguise makes sloths hard for predators to spot. sloths also have long, curved claws on their front and back legs. sloths can use their claws to protect themselves from predators. more importantly, the long, sharp claws curve around branches for a powerful grip. in this way, sloths claws keep them from slipping and falling out of trees. hanging upside down all day can be hard for other reasons. in most animals, hanging would cause the stomach, heart, and other organs to press on the lungs. not for sloths, though. sloths have special bands of tissue called adhesions that help attach certain organs to the rib cage. these bands of tissue hold the organs in place so they dont press down on the sloths lungs. thus the sloth stays healthy and comfortable while hanging in its upside - down world. based on the text, how does a sloths fur help protect it? select all that apply. a sloths fur helps it cling to tree branches. a sloths fur helps it hide from predators. a sloths fur protects its important organs. a sloths fur helps it dry off quickly.

Explanation:

The text states that sloth fur grows upward to direct rainwater off its body for quick - drying. Also, the grooves in the fur collect algae which give the sloth a greenish color to blend with its environment and hide from predators. There is no mention of fur helping with clinging to branches or protecting organs.

Answer:

B. A sloth’s fur helps it hide from predators.
D. A sloth’s fur helps it dry off quickly.