As the first-ever sloth rescue center in the world, we are honored to be a source of fascinating research into sloths and their rainforest habitat. In 1992, when the orphaned sloth that would grow up to be Buttercup was rescued and brought to us, there was little to no sloth information available. At the time, Costa Rican wildlife rescue centers and zoos did not even know how to advise us. We had to figure out for ourselves how to care for and raise an infant sloth. We learned by observation, veterinary assistance, trial and error to become a respected resource for science-based sloth information.
In partnership with the Sloth Sanctuary, researcher and PI Michael T. Butcher, Ph.D of Youngstown State University (USA) is conducting fascinating research about muscle activity in sloths. We look forward to sharing his findings with you as the study continues. Watch this space!
