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The Dangers of Sloths in the Wild
The Sloth Institute in Costa Rica has saved sloths from electrocution, car accidents and even amputation. It's legal to purchase sloths from the wild in the U.S., but there are also unethical facilities that do it. Make sure you're going with an ethical tour operator if you want to see a sloth in the wild.
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