Dozens of sloths died before opening of Sloth World attraction in Florida
Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.
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Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.
An investigation revealed that 31 sloths died in a Florida warehouse due to inadequate conditions, prompting scrutiny of the 'Sloth World' attraction in Orlando.
A report indicates that 31 sloths died in a Florida warehouse before the planned opening of the 'Sloth World' attraction in Orlando.
Thirteen two-toed sloths from the 'Sloth World' attraction were transferred to the Central Florida Zoo after 31 sloths died in a warehouse.
An investigation into the 'Sloth World' attraction in Orlando revealed that 31 sloths died in a warehouse due to inadequate conditions.
Congressman Maxwell Frost has called for a federal investigation into the 'Sloth World' attraction in Orlando after 31 sloths died under its care.
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