Prehistoric Mega Sloth. The name was proposed by thomas jefferson in 1797 based on fossil specimens found in a cave in west virginia. Below is a summary of how the various tunnel diameters match up to known species of ancient armadillos and sloths.
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Whether prehistoric sloths or armadillos were responsible the burrows are far larger than would be necessary to shelter the animals that dug them from predators or the elements. Renato pereira lopes et. Standing much taller than the average human its body is covered with filthy and shaggy fur with clusters of mushrooms growing in the fur on its back similar to fungus grew in the fur of pre war sloths.
Megatherium above means giant beast a fitting name for a creature that weighed several tons reached 20 feet in length and when reared up on its hind legs stood over 12 feet tall.
The mega sloth is a three toed sloth mutated by radiation. It is the second hardest animal after the thrumbo to tame and with most skill levels the manhunter chance is higher than the taming chance. Standing much taller than the average human its body is covered with filthy and shaggy fur with clusters of mushrooms growing in the fur on its back similar to fungus grew in the fur of pre war sloths. Attacking them is quite dangerous and taming one will require both high skill and considerable risk.
