Question

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, which sentence about sloths claws is true? sloths use their claws to catch prey. sloths only have claws on their front feet. sloths use their claws to defend themselves. sloths use their claws to groom themselves.

Explanation:

The text states "Sloths can use their claws to protect themselves from predators." This means they use claws for self - defense. There is no mention of using claws to catch prey, only having claws on front feet, or grooming themselves.

Answer:

Sloths use their claws to defend themselves.