Florida Proposes Stronger Protections for Sloths After Dozens Died at a Tourism Attraction

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By By Kiley Price, Katie SurmaSep 10, 2026, 5:42 pm120 ptsTrending
The state’s wildlife agency aims to raise requirements for sloth ownership in the state, but advocates say a permanent import ban is crucial. By Kiley Price, Katie Surma Florida’s wildlife agency has proposed new rules to strengthen protections for sloths imported into the state, four months after an Inside…

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