Criminal probe clears Sloth World of criminal neglect in deaths of 57 animals

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Authorities in the U.S. state of Florida have cleared a controversial startup of criminal neglect after dozens of wild-caught sloths that it imported from South America for tourism purposes died.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) opened an investigation following the closure of the Sloth World facility in April this year.

On Aug. 19, it […]

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