It’s only a few weeks ago that Costa Rica approved to make the two-toed sloth and the three-toed sloth one of its national symbols. These charismatic animals will therefore be an icon of the country. A country that is world-renowned for its sustainability practices, its pioneering work in ecotourism and sustainable development.
But there is more relevance to the national symbol status of the sloths. Because together with the declaration go a range of conservation measures for this species. From projects to avoid that they get electrocuted on power lines, wildlife crossings over roads and highways, up to creating green corridors of sloth habitat.
Therefore it seems great news for this species, as well as for biodiversity in Costa Rica in general. As conserving the habitat of this species, will definitely benefit others as well.
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