179. Save the Sloths and You Save Everything Else with Dr. Rebecca Cliffe

Dr. Rebecca Cliffe is the founder of one of the world’s largest organizations for the conservation of the endearing, always-smiling sloth. Sloths aren’t just the latest trendy, adorable animal: Dr. Cliffe is here to inform us that they are worth every moment of constant attention and adoration, and to help us understand how we can assist this remarkable wildlife partner. Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 03:58 – Slow & Steady Wins the Race 06:15 – The Issues Sloths Face 09:05 – Dr. Cliffe’s Finds Her True Calling 14:45 – Celebrate the Wins No Matter What 18:17 – Break 20:35 – The Sloth Conservation Foundation’s Mission 23:45 – Travel Savvy Tips For Ethical Animal Treatment 31:25 – Creating a Sloth-Friendly Urban Environment 38:27 – The Need for Greater Sloth Research 45:25 – The Importance of Sloths in Their Ecosystems 48:44 – Future Goals for The Sloth Conservation Foundation 51:10 – How to Support the Sloths 56:35 – Closing