Mass Sloth Deaths in Florida Show Why the Wildlife Trade Is a Pandemic Risk

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By By Katie Surma, Kiley PriceJun 7, 2026, 5:00 am107 ptsTrending
Necropsy reports from sloths imported by a planned Orlando tourist attraction document stressed animals riddled with bacteria, parasites and viruses. Scientists say the situation is a warning about the threat the booming wildlife trade poses to human health. By Katie Surma, Kiley Price When pathologists cut…

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