At ‘Sloth World’ in Florida, Wild Sloths Have Died by the Dozens

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By By Katie Surma, Kiley PriceApr 16, 2026, 6:25 pm113 ptsTrending
The animals, highly susceptible to illness when removed from their habitat, have been kept in a warehouse. More than 31 have died. By Katie Surma, Kiley Price On a busy tourist strip in Orlando, behind noisy bars and souvenir shops, 21 sloths in crates reached the end of a grueling international trip.

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