No, the Philippines does not have a native sloth. Sloths are native to Central and South America, especially in rainforests of countries like Brazil, Panama, and Costa Rica.Despite being a beloved character in some animated movies, sloths are on the decline and are now considered endangered. Protecting forests and stopping illegal trade are key to saving sloths from extinction.Reasons Why Sloths are EndangeredDeforestation – their forest habitats are being destroyed for agriculture and development.Illegal wildlife trade – some people capture sloths to sell as exotic pets.Slow movement – makes them vulnerable to predators and road accidents.Climate change – affects the food sources and living conditions of sloths.