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Orders Pilosa and Cingulata - Lecture 3.4

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Explore the fascinating world of sloths and armadillos in this 27-minute lecture on the Orders Pilosa and Cingulata. Delve into the Superorder Xenarthra, examining the unique anatomical features of Two-Toed and Three-Toed Sloths from the Megalonychidae and Bradypodidae families. Learn about sloth conservation efforts before moving on to the Myrmecophagidae and Cyclopedidae families. Discover the intriguing Order Cingulata, focusing on the Dasypodidae family and their unusual reproductive strategies. Investigate the Chlamyphoridae family and conclude with a discussion on armadillo conservation, gaining comprehensive insights into these remarkable creatures and their place in the natural world.

Syllabus

Intro
Superorder Xenarthra
Order Pilosa: Family Megalonychidae
Two-Toed Sloth Anatomy
Order Pilosa: Family Bradypodidae
Three-Toed Sloth Anatomy
Sloth Conservation
Order Pilosa: Family Myrmecophagidae
Order Pilosa: Family Cyclopedidae
Order Cingulata: Family Dasypodidae
Unusual Dasypus Reproduction
Order Cingulata: Family Chlamyphoridae
Armadillo Conservation

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Jarod Raithel

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