World famous sloth happy in new habitat

The world's most famous sloth is happy in it's habitat. Thanks to all for your concern. (Facebook/Comision de Transito del Ecuador)

A sloth who gained worldwide fame after an adorable photo emerged on social media has a new home.

The oso perezoso, which translates to lazy bear, was found by transit police and appeared to be frightened as it clung to a barrier along the highway.

The Ecuador Highway Commission shared photos of the encounter on their Facebook page.

The sloth was checked out by a veterinarian and released back into its habitat.

In a recent Facebook update, the  Ecuador Highway Commission showed how happy the sloth is to be in its new home.