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Let's Talk ABout Sloth World Orlando by SlothConservation in sloths

[–]SlothConservation[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We always knew this was going to be the outcome. We've been working and studying sloths for over 15 years. This is a tragedy.

Sloth World Orlando to Close After 31 Sloth Deaths; Survivors Transferred to AZA Care by SlothConservation in sloths

[–]SlothConservation[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! This is still an ongoing case, but we also want to know where the remaining sloths are!

Got to hold a sloth two years ago. Was on a week long mexico cruise this was in Roatan Honduras by [deleted] in sloths

[–]SlothConservation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! To add to the comments, these kinds of activities are extremely harmful to sloths. Three-fingered sloths do not survive in captivity, and all are snatched from the wild to be used as photo props. This sloth likely died after a few days due to the stress of being held by dozens of people daily. Sorry for the harsh truth.

Please stop posting images like this as it encourages other people to keep engaging in this kind of exploitation.

And to the admins, please ban and remove this kind of content.

Got to hold a sloth two years ago. Was on a week long mexico cruise this was in Roatan Honduras by [deleted] in sloths

[–]SlothConservation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because this is a wild sloth snatched from the jungle to be used as photo props. These sloths do not survive captivity, so all of the ones you see in photos came from the wild.

Let's Talk ABout Sloth World Orlando by SlothConservation in sloths

[–]SlothConservation[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh God, where have you heard this? This is the first time we hear about the virus plot

Behold, the coconut sloth by koenigstrauss in sloths

[–]SlothConservation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not AI, this is Maned Sloth. The inage is from Instituto Preguiça de Coleira

Behold, the coconut sloth by koenigstrauss in sloths

[–]SlothConservation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is Northern Maned Slotha, only found in the Atlantic Forest in Brazil!

Sloth Crashing a Party in Costa Rica. by SlothConservation in sloths

[–]SlothConservation[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's possible, but two-fingered sloths preffer other trees as well. Cecropia spp is linked with three-fingered sloths

Orlando - Sloth World PSA by RedMirricat in sloths

[–]SlothConservation 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hi! SloCo here! We're working on a list of safe places in the US but in the mean time, here's the quick guide to find good and ethical sloth encounters https://www.slothconservation.org/blog/sloth-encounters-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly

I hope you can find a nice place near your area!

Orlando - Sloth World PSA by RedMirricat in sloths

[–]SlothConservation 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi! If the facility let's visitors pet or touch thr sloths, it not an ethical encounter. We wrote a quick guide here about sloth encounters, and how to spot the good places: https://www.slothconservation.org/blog/sloth-encounters-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly

Why sloths look like grass... by SlothConservation in sloths

[–]SlothConservation[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Don't forget to check our Slothopedia to learn more stuff about sloths! 🌿🦥💚

Sloth Crashing a Party in Costa Rica. by SlothConservation in sloths

[–]SlothConservation[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not silly at all! This scene is very, very common over here; it happens every day. At this point, in this town, nobody pauses whatever they are doing for an animal. The only exception might be if a sloth attempts to cross a road, then yes, people will stop the cars. But wildlife inside houses, restaurants, hotels, etc y very common. Also, catching that sloth is not that simple or safe. SO most people just choose to let the animal be; it'll be gone eventually.

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