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The Sloth Sanctuary, in Costa Rica, is currently home to 24 orphaned baby sloths. 

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‘Issy’, an orphaned Choloepus Sloth, was recently photographed during her daily weigh-in. With those who are not gaining weight properly, daily monitoring is essential to the special care they receive. As they grow and prosper, the weight checks are scaled back.

Due to the increasing number of orphans arriving at the Sloth Sanctuary, there was a need to relocate and expand their juvenile nursery. Their improved, larger installation features a new exercise area and more dedicated space for daily weighing, cleaning and feeding routine. The babies are taken to the new area daily for climbing practice, which is an essential lesson that aids their motor skill development. Agility allows them to forage more effectively, and, if they are released, it helps provide the skills needed to avoid hazards, such as dogs and workers clearing the forest.

The Sloth Sanctuary’s expansion was made possible by generous donations from supporters and from proceeds received from tours, their gift shop, and the Sanctuary’s Bed and Breakfast. For more information, check out the Sloth Sanctuary’s website: www.slothsanctuary.com

 

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