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Florida Is Proposing New Rules for Sloths. Here’s What We Think Should Change
The Sloth Conservation Foundation 9/9/26 The Sloth Conservation Foundation 9/9/26

Florida Is Proposing New Rules for Sloths. Here’s What We Think Should Change

Florida is proposing new rules for sloths following the Sloth World Orlando tragedy. We break down what FWC is proposing, what we support, what is still missing, and how you can have your say.


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Tales from the Jungle | August 2026
Tales From the Jungle Dr. Rebecca Cliffe • Founder and Executive Director 8/27/26 Tales From the Jungle Dr. Rebecca Cliffe • Founder and Executive Director 8/27/26

Tales from the Jungle | August 2026

August brought rain, rescues, good news, hard news, and plenty of reasons to keep going.


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How One Sloth's Tracking Data Got a Canopy Bridge Built
Sloth Research Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 8/25/26 Sloth Research Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 8/25/26

How One Sloth's Tracking Data Got a Canopy Bridge Built

Martita's GPS data proved a road crossing was dangerous for sloths. Now there's a canopy bridge there and howler monkeys used it within 24 hours.


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Press Release | Sloth Protection Alliance Question Finding of No Criminal Neglect After 57 Sloth Deaths
The Sloth Conservation Foundation 8/20/26 The Sloth Conservation Foundation 8/20/26

Press Release | Sloth Protection Alliance Question Finding of No Criminal Neglect After 57 Sloth Deaths

The Sloth Protection Alliance is calling for answers after the Orange County Sheriff’s Office found no evidence of criminal neglect in the Sloth World investigation


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OCSO Found No Criminal Neglect in 57 Sloth Deaths at Sloth World Orlando. Here’s What Their Own Investigation Reveals. 
The Sloth Conservation Foundation 8/20/26 The Sloth Conservation Foundation 8/20/26

OCSO Found No Criminal Neglect in 57 Sloth Deaths at Sloth World Orlando. Here’s What Their Own Investigation Reveals. 

OCSO found no criminal neglect in the deaths of 57 sloths connected to Sloth World Orlando, but the agency’s own investigative report documents serious concerns about preparedness, husbandry, environmental conditions, disease, transport, and the condition of the animals.


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Orange County, FL, Takes First Step Toward Banning the Importation of Exotic Wildlife for Commercial Entertainment
The Sloth Conservation Foundation 8/6/26 The Sloth Conservation Foundation 8/6/26

Orange County, FL, Takes First Step Toward Banning the Importation of Exotic Wildlife for Commercial Entertainment

Orange County has unanimously voted to begin drafting an ordinance that could prohibit the importation of exotic wildlife for commercial entertainment


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Costa Rica Approves Landmark Law Requiring Wildlife Crossings in Public Infrastructure
Community-Based Conservation Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 8/5/26 Community-Based Conservation Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 8/5/26

Costa Rica Approves Landmark Law Requiring Wildlife Crossings in Public Infrastructure

Costa Rica has taken a major step for wildlife conservation by making ecological connectivity part of infrastructure planning.


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Tales from the Jungle | July 2026
Tales From the Jungle Dr. Rebecca Cliffe • Founder and Executive Director 7/31/26 Tales From the Jungle Dr. Rebecca Cliffe • Founder and Executive Director 7/31/26

Tales from the Jungle | July 2026

Thermal drones, urban sloths, rainforest restoration, and a headquarters finally rising from the ground. Here's what Team Sloth has been up to this month.


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Why Sloths Need Mangroves | World Mangrove Day
Slothopedia Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 7/24/26 Slothopedia Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 7/24/26

Why Sloths Need Mangroves | World Mangrove Day

Mangroves are vital for sloths, from the pygmy sloths of Panama to wild sloths drinking water in Costa Rica.


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Why Do Sloths Eat the Placenta After Giving Birth?
Slothopedia Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 7/22/26 Slothopedia Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 7/22/26

Why Do Sloths Eat the Placenta After Giving Birth?

Discover the leading hypotheses behind sloth placentophagy and why this rarely observed behavior may help mothers protect and recover after birth.


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New Investigation Reveals Florida Regulators Failed to Act as More Than 50 Sloths Died | July
The Sloth Conservation Foundation 7/14/26 The Sloth Conservation Foundation 7/14/26

New Investigation Reveals Florida Regulators Failed to Act as More Than 50 Sloths Died | July

A new Inside Climate News investigation reveals that Florida regulators ignored repeated warnings as more than 50 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando, exposing major failures in the oversight of the commercial sloth trade.


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How to Choose an Ethical Wildlife Tour: A Guide to Responsible Wildlife Tourism
Responsible Tourism Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 7/1/26 Responsible Tourism Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 7/1/26

How to Choose an Ethical Wildlife Tour: A Guide to Responsible Wildlife Tourism

Planning a wildlife trip? Learn how to identify ethical wildlife tours, avoid harmful practices, and support responsible tourism that protects animals and their habitats.


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How Maned Sloths Are Helping Build a Sustainable Economy in Brazil's Atlantic Forest
Responsible Tourism Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 7/1/26 Responsible Tourism Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 7/1/26

How Maned Sloths Are Helping Build a Sustainable Economy in Brazil's Atlantic Forest

Maned sloth tourism contributes millions to the local economy, creates jobs, and demonstrates that forest conservation is a smart economic investment.


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Tales from the Jungle | June 2026
Tales From the Jungle Dr. Rebecca Cliffe • Founder and Executive Director 6/30/26 Tales From the Jungle Dr. Rebecca Cliffe • Founder and Executive Director 6/30/26

Tales from the Jungle | June 2026

New sloths, new bridges, progress in Florida, and plenty of muddy adventures in the rainforest. Catch up on everything Team Sloth accomplished this June in our latest Tales from the Jungle.


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Florida Strengthens Sloth Import Rules Following the Sloth World Orlando Controversy
The Sloth Conservation Foundation 6/29/26 The Sloth Conservation Foundation 6/29/26

Florida Strengthens Sloth Import Rules Following the Sloth World Orlando Controversy

Florida wildlife officials have now announced that anyone wishing to import a sloth into Florida must first obtain a dedicated Wildlife Importation Permit before the animal enters the state.


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Why Do Male Sloths Have an Orange Patch on Their Back? Scientists May Finally Have An Answer
Slothopedia, Sloth Research Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 6/2/26 Slothopedia, Sloth Research Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 6/2/26

Why Do Male Sloths Have an Orange Patch on Their Back? Scientists May Finally Have An Answer

A new study published may finally provide some clues.


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Tales from the Jungle | May 2026
Tales From the Jungle Dr. Rebecca Cliffe • Founder and Executive Director 5/28/26 Tales From the Jungle Dr. Rebecca Cliffe • Founder and Executive Director 5/28/26

Tales from the Jungle | May 2026

It feels like we have lived through about six months in the space of four weeks. But before anything else, let’s start with what is probably the biggest news of the decade for sloths.


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The Boy Who Beat Cancer With Sloths By His Side
Fellowship Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 5/25/26 Fellowship Cecilia Pamich • Communications & Outreach 5/25/26

The Boy Who Beat Cancer With Sloths By His Side

Carter is a little boy from Arizona who loves sloths. This is his story!

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Help Us End the Commercial Sloth Trade in the United States | Sign The Petition
The Sloth Conservation Foundation 5/21/26 The Sloth Conservation Foundation 5/21/26

Help Us End the Commercial Sloth Trade in the United States | Sign The Petition

We have officially joined forces to create the Sloth Protection Alliance: a collaborative effort dedicated to ending the commercial sloth trade once and for all.


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Press Release | Florida Announces Temporary Halt on Sloth Imports Following Sloth World Orlando Investigation, With Nationwide Implications
The Sloth Conservation Foundation 5/13/26 The Sloth Conservation Foundation 5/13/26

Press Release | Florida Announces Temporary Halt on Sloth Imports Following Sloth World Orlando Investigation, With Nationwide Implications

Florida wildlife officials announced a temporary halt on sloth imports just days after meetings between The Sloth Conservation Foundation, The Sloth Institute, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

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