Hey everybody, it's Manoucheer. And for me, there is one good thing that came out of the pandemic.

Going a little bit slower in life. That is what inspired our episode called It Takes Time,

where we explore why certain things just can't be rushed. Things like sloths, sleep,

a special kind of architecture, and the Mars Rover. Yes, this is a goodie from back in February

of last year. And really worth a listen if you are trying to pace yourself these days.

Anyway, I'll be back next week with an all-new episode. Meanwhile, thank you as always for being here.

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And on the show today, we are surrendering to things that take time.

And let's start with a moment or two, appreciating the slowest mammal in the world.

There is no other animal like them on the planet.

The Sloth. There is no other animal that comes with a built-in philosophy.

This is Lucy Cook. And I am a writer, broadcaster, conservationist,

zoologist. I wear a lot of hats. But mostly, I'm known for being a huge advocate of sloths.

Lucy, do you remember the first time you saw a sloth in person?

I do. I do. I was traveling around South America trying to raise awareness about endangered amphibians.

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