Expert veterinary staff at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens say 13 sloths donated yesterday have survived the first 24 hours in their care. After arrival the animals were examined, found to be dehydrated and underweight, and are now eating and drinking properly. The zoo is monitoring the sloths closely, providing treatment as needed, and a few that required more critical care are showing initial signs of improvement. The sloths remain in quarantine for at least 30 days. More information is available at https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/sloths-at-the-central-florida-zoo/.
Press release issued by Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens:
https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/media-alert-13-central-florida-zoo-sloths-appear-stable-after-initial-assessment/
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