They Would Fail an Eye Exam

Sloths aren’t exactly known for their sharp senses, and this is especially true for their eyesight. A mama three-toed sloth can’t spot her own baby from 5 feet away, and combative male sloths have been observed trying to hit each other from a similar distance.

Scientists say a genetic mutation is to blame. Three-toed sloths are born without cone cells in their eyes, which are needed to detect colors. As a result, they see things in black and white, and in poorer resolution, too. They also have a hard time handling bright lights—not the best trait for a diurnal (daytime) creature to have.