A farmer went into the woods for firewood—but he found something chilling encased in ice.

Victor laughed. “Not quite the tree-dwelling ones you’re used to, but yes—a prehistoric relative. These creatures were massive, and they roamed this part of the continent thousands of years ago.”

Sophie added, “It’s an incredible find, Henry. Ground sloths went extinct long ago, but the ice has preserved this one perfectly. This could be the best specimen anyone’s seen.” Henry couldn’t help but chuckle, relief flooding through him.