What 31 Dead Sloths Reveal About Conservation Theater

Show Notes: What 31 Dead Sloths Reveal About Conservation TheaterSupport organizations doing the actual work:The Sloth Conservation Foundation (SloCo)Field-based sloth research and habitat protection in Costa Rica. No public interaction, no sanctuary tourism. Just science and conservation on the ground.slothconservation.org/donateThe Sloth InstituteSloth rehabilitation and release in Costa Rica, plus reforestation work. They reviewed the Sloth World necropsy reports and have been publicly tracking this case.theslothinstitute.orgAnimal Legal Defense FundThe organization fighting for stronger legal protections for animals across the country, including the Tiger Creek lawsuit mentioned in this episode. If you want to support the legal side of holding facilities like Sloth World accountable, this is where your dollars go.aldf.org/donateCentral Florida ZooThey’re currently caring for the surviving Sloth World animals. If you want to support the direct cost of that rescue, this is it.centralfloridazoo.orgNational Wildlife Rehabilitators AssociationThe professional organization behind the licensed wildlife rehabilitators doing legitimate work every day. Four-star Charity Navigator rating. If this episode made you want to support the people actually doing ethical wildlife care, start here.nwrawildlife.org————————Follow the investigation:The Florida AG’s office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit with an ongoing criminal investigation into Sloth World. Contact Florida State Rep. Anna Eskamani’s office to express support for stronger exotic animal facility legislation in Florida. Get full access to WildTomorrow at wildtomorrow.substack.com/subscribe