
November 2024 | Tales From The Jungle
As December sneaks up on us, we are diving into our year-end reflections (and annual reports – yes, we have to prepare more than one!). Looking back, we’re incredibly proud of all that we’ve accomplished in 2024, and we’re already setting our sights on new goals for 2025 with our upcoming strategic plan.
Osa Peninsula: One of the Best Places to See Wildlife… But Not Sloths
The Osa Peninsula, located in the South Pacific area of Costa Rica, is one of the most biodiverse hotspots on the planet, containing 2.5% of global terrestrial biodiversity in just 1,200 km²! On social media, you can see footage of tour guides constantly spotting tapirs, monkeys, and even jaguars.
SloCo Expedition to La Selva for GPS Collaring and Sample Collection
The SloCo team visited La Selva Biological Station and Reserve to place GPS collars on the sloths that live there.
MAY 2023 | Tales From The Jungle
New research published! Are sloths nocturnal? How much time do they spend sleeping, climbing, or resting? We are proud to announce our latest published research about sloth activity patterns! Check out the findings of our team in this article!
First record of sloths using thermal drones
Drones are revolutionizing the way scientists collect data, especially in the study of biodiversity and conservation. The use of drones equipped with a range of sensors, including thermal cameras, can help identify species and track individual animals, making it easier to study and protect them.