The world’s first-ever slotharium, ‘Sloth World,’ lets visitors get up close and personal with the world’s slowest creatures.

A pair of sloth bear cubs were born at Smithsonian's National Zoo last month, on Dec. 7, the zoo shared in a press release.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, DC, recently celebrated the birth of two ...

The National Zoo has welcomed two newborn sloth bear cubs. The cubs are healthy and will remain off exhibit until spring 2026 ...

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

For the first time since 2014, keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) have ...

Until recently, it was assumed that sloths didn’t need to drink water, and that they got water from the food they ate. Now we know that isn’t true, and you can see it for yourself in this extremely ...

Following the first US court appearance of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, one local sheriff is addressing drug threats he says are linked to the country. Washington County mayor addresses BWXT ...

Tompkins County officials seek dog that bit skier to monitor for potential rabies risk Tompkins County Whole Health’s Environmental Health Division (EH) is looking for a dog that bit a person Tuesday ...

Three people known for their work with sloths, fishing cats and giant armadillos were announced this week as winners of the 2022 Future for Nature Award. Tiasa Adhya of India, Gabriel Massocato from ...

Need a breather from the holiday rush at Destiny USA? Shoppers now have an exotic refuge to take a break with a sweet sloth (or snake) at Little Ray’s Nature Center, a new mall tenant offering ...

Brand new to science: a sloth drinking water—captured cinematically for the first time. Until recently, it was assumed that sloths didn't need to drink water, and that they got water from the food ...