Types of Catheters. There are three main urologic catheter types to choose from. Intermittent catheters, hydrophilic catheters, and closed system catheters. Intermittent Straight catheters. Straight catheters are a straight tube of flexible plastic or rubber. One end has a rounded tip, and the other end typically has a funnel end.
Female sloths give birth to one baby a year after a gestation period of six months. The baby sticks with the mother for about six months, grasping its momâs belly as she moves through the trees. This is an important bonding period that helps the offspring learn and develop.
Slothsâthe sluggish tree-dwellers of Central and South Americaâspend their lives in the tropical rain forests. They move through the canopy at a rate of about 40 yards per day, munching on leaves, twigs and buds. Sloths have an exceptionally low metabolic rate and spend 15 to 20 hours per day sleeping. And surprisingly enough, the long-armed animals are excellent swimmers. They occasionally drop from their treetop perches into water for a paddle.