The giant ground sloth was a large herbivorous mammal that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. These creatures could grow up to 13 feet long and weighed over a ton. They primarily inhabited regions in the Americas, where they fed on leaves, fruits, and other vegetation. Giant ground sloths were part of the group known as megafauna, which included other large animals like the woolly mammoth and saber-toothed cat. They had long claws and a robust body, which helped them reach high branches for food. They became extinct around 10,000 years ago, likely due to climate change and human hunting.