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Slow‑motion canopy dwellers with algae‑tinted fur and gentle charms.
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Wildlife advocates say proposed FWC sloth rules fall short after Sloth World deaths
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (544+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida wildlife officials are seeking public input on proposed regulations for sloth ownership following the deaths of more than 50 sloths at Central Florida's Sloth World, but conservation groups say the changes fall short of preventing another tragedy. The…...
FWC public meeting: guideline changes after Sloth World
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (41+ words) FOX 35 Orlando The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will review proposed guideline changes following the Sloth World incident. FOX 35's Hannah Mackenzie spoke to Garrett Wymer live to discuss the latest....
7 of 9 slow lorises released into forest die
1+ week, 6+ day ago (747+ words) News of rescued wildlife being released into a protected forest is usually reassuring. However, if factors such as whether the forest has suitable habitat for the animal or whether other animals of the same species have already occupied the area…...
Sloths recovering at Central Florida Zoo
2+ week, 5+ day ago (51+ words) FOX 13 Tampa Bay After several sloths were rescued from Sloth World, the Central Florida Zoo announced that the 8 sloths are out of their 90 day quarantine. Dr. Haley Straub with the Central Florida Zoo talked about the sloth's conditions and their…...
The truth behind the captive sloth’s ‘smile’
2+ week, 6+ day ago (566+ words) Kindness looks good on you! Shop for good: Snag cozy gear, fun gifts and animal-loving merch—all while supporting our lifesaving work for all animals. At Humane World for Animals, we’re fighting to keep wild animals wild by standing against…...
Large mammals keep tropical forests healthy by acting as pollinators and fertilizing the soil
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1053+ words) Large mammals help shape forest floors by changing fallen plant material, soil acidity, and nutrient movement over time. Tropical forests need more than trees to stay healthy. Animals help by moving seeds, mixing the forest floor, and helping nutrients from…...
More than 50 sloths died at a Florida wildlife attraction. Officials say no crime occurred.
3+ week, 2+ day ago (747+ words) The investigation details emaciated, dehydrated animals and concerns about Sloth World’s operations, but concluded there was no evidence of criminal neglect or abuse. By Katie Surma and Kiley Price for Inside Climate News New investigative findings from a Florida sheriff’s…...
Baby two-toed sloth due at Beauval
3+ week, 3+ day ago (623+ words) Many of you have shared your thoughts on social media over the last 24 hours. It’s now time to reveal the news: Whoopi, our two-toed female sloth, is expecting a baby! Watch our video to see the ultrasound scan carried out…...
No crime, despite 55 dead sloths: Sheriff's office cites 'disease' in Sloth World report
3+ week, 4+ day ago (415+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. (CBS12) — More than 50 sloths died after being brought to Florida for a never-opened attraction. Now, a sheriff's investigation says no criminal neglect occurred. The sheriff's office released its investigative report Wednesday after a more than three-month investigation into the…...
Sloth bears help shape India’s dry forests as unlikely seed dispersers
3+ week, 4+ day ago (536+ words) Sloth bears play a critical role in structuring India’s dry deciduous forests by dispersing viable seeds and influencing plant regeneration, reports contributor Sneha Mahale for Mongabay India. “Dry deciduous forests’ plant compositions are a function of sloth bear presence, movement,…...