World’s oldest sloth and father of 22, dies at 54; a glimpse at its incredible journey
Jan, the world’s oldest sloth, passed away at 54 in a German zoo, leaving caretakers heartbroken. He fathered 22 pups and achieved a Guinness World Record in 2021. Captive sloths generally live longer than their wild counterparts. Jan remained healthy and never needed to visit a vet throughout his life.