Keep Us Guessing | March 2026
Luiza has been staying true to her unpredictable and evasive nature this month. Last month we had a strong feeling she may be close to giving birth as she was spending a lot of time low in the trees, but this month, her patterns were not that consistent, so we are unsure as to whether she is indeed pregnant or not! Some days she’s easy to find. Recently, we spotted her awake and alert in a new tree, sitting upright and curiously looking around the forest. After a while, she slowly climbed down the trunk to explore a bit, paused to scan her surroundings, and then calmly made her way back up into the canopy.
Other days… Luiza seems to enjoy a good game of hide-and-seek.
On several tracking days we picked up very strong signals from her collar, sometimes as high as 99, which meant she was definitely nearby. But despite knowing exactly which tree she was in, spotting her was another story. Once, the team found two sloths sharing the same tree, and although one of them was very likely Luiza, she was sitting in a position that completely hid the antenna and her face, making it impossible to confirm.
There were also days when the signal was strong but Luiza herself remained invisible. She was most likely resting high in the canopy or tucked away among dense vines, especially after rainy nights when sloths often seek extra cover.
The team even followed her signal deep into the forest at times, certain she was close, yet she managed to stay perfectly hidden.
But every now and then, Luiza makes things easy again. On a recent visit, she was back in a familiar tree and very active, moving around the branches, giving the team a clear view.
For now, Luiza continues to keep us guessing. Whether she is preparing for another baby or simply following her usual unpredictable routines, we’ll keep watching closely for any signs that another tiny sloth might soon appear in her corner of the forest.
