Creation scientists believe that the sloth, in common with all ground dwelling animals, originated in the [[Middle East]]. After the [[Great Flood]] they were probably dispersed by [[Rafting (ecology)|rafting]] which enabled them to colonize South America as part of the [[Post-Diluvian Diasporas]]. | Creation scientists believe that the sloth, in common with all ground dwelling animals, originated in the [[Middle East]]. After the [[Great Flood]] they were probably dispersed by [[Rafting (ecology)|rafting]] which enabled them to colonize South America as part of the [[Post-Diluvian Diasporas]]. |