US Congress Proposes Bill to Ban Wild Sloth Imports After Mass Deaths

• On Oct. 20, a bipartisan bill was introduced in the US Congress to ban wild sloth imports.
• The bill follows the deaths of 58 sloths at Sloth World, a Florida tourist attraction.
• Approximately 69 sloths were imported to Sloth World, with 58 dying.
• The proposed legislation aims to prevent further harm to sloths and impact global sloth conservation.
• Experts believe the ban could have significant implications for sloth conservation worldwide.