Nearly 30 sloths die at Florida warehouse facility
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22 claimsNearly 30 sloths died at a Florida animal import warehouse in 2024 and 2025.
3 backing sources
21 sloths from Guyana died in December 2024 due to cold temperatures.
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10 sloths from Peru arrived in February 2025; two were dead on arrival and the rest died of poor health.
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Open Questions
5 questionsWhat specific legal or regulatory actions will be taken against Sloth World?
What is the exact cause of death for each sloth, and how much did the gammaherpesvirus contribute?
Who owns or operates Sloth World, and what is their history with animal imports?
What is the status of the federal investigation requested by Congressman Frost?
Are there any other facilities in the US with similar conditions or practices?
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