For the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Christmas came early in 2025. Zookeepers were ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) announced Jan. 6 that two sloth bear cubs were born ...

Sloth bear cubs have been born at the National Zoo for first time in years. It is unclear which of the zoo’s two males is the ...

Soon animal lovers can travel to Orlando to visit Sloth World. This 7,500-square-foot space will house more than 40 sloths ...

Rainforest-inspired setting in heart of Central Florida’s tourism district will house dozens of the low-energy animals, encourage research.

Sloths, the world's slowest mammals, have evolved over 64 million years into a species that thrives throughout Central America and northern South America, but climate change and human sprawl could be ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Central and South America’s sloth populations may face a dire ...

“Sloths are inherently limited by their slow metabolism and unique inability to regulate body temperature effectively, unlike most mammals,” Cliffe explained in an accompanying statement. “Our ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Good news doesn’t always travel fast. Berry, a Linne’s two-toed sloth, slowly made her debut at the Oregon Zoo last week. Though sloths aren’t known for their speed, care staff ...