Topic: Explore.org has a new sloth cam called Sloth TV (Read 27436 times)

Lani · « **Reply #75 on:** December 02, 2023, 11:28:50 AM »

It's been awhile since I checked on the precious sloths in Costa Rica!

Grover

OOPS! Important lesson learned. Thin branches are not to be trusted.

Sloth Preschool Updates:

Grover: He's already started eating leaves, is active, and is steadily gaining weight.
Elmo: Growing, adapted well to having smoothies, quite active.
Binx: Slowly starting to eat leaves, active, and growing gradually.
Ken: Eats quite a few leaves, growing very well and gaining weight.
Frankie: Eating well, started transitioning to smoothies.
Phoenix: Very big and active. He spends a couple of hours a day in the almond tree to exercise.

Lani · « **Reply #76 on:** December 20, 2023, 11:15:51 AM »

📺 SLOTH TV

🦥Sloth Preschool Update:
Moose, two-fingered sloth: Under 500 grams, seems to be adjusting well to his diet (goat's milk) and gaining weight.

Mimi, two-fingered sloth: The vet team had to amputate her hand until wrist level to prevent the risk of infection. She has the most reserved prognosis and hasn’t been gaining weight. Hopefully, it will start to perk up after the surgery.

Grover, two-fingered sloth: The wound on his leg is nearly healed. We have left it without a bandage, so the injury is ventilated.

Binx, two-fingered sloth: Seems stable, eating well, and gaining weight; we are closely monitoring her bathroom breaks.

Elmo, two-fingered sloth: Although he has progressed, he still has anemia and is getting weekly iron and cholesterol, closely monitoring his bloodwork.

Ken, two-fingered sloth: He will be moved to Sloth Elementary for the next stage of his rehabilitation process.

🎓Sloth University Update:
Coco, two-fingered sloth: In one of our largest sloth pre-release enclosures, consistently eating the most. Coco is likely the next sloth to be released.

Pax, two-fingered sloth: Pax needs to gain more weight before release in one of our largest sloth pre-release enclosures.

Myrtle & Spike, two-fingered sloths: Neck and neck in weight, competing to see who will be next to go to the pre-release enclosure. We are getting ready for one of them.

Liana, two-fingered sloth: Stable but still too small to move to a bigger enclosure.

Antonio, two-fingered sloth: Our smallest graduate, but growing well. We just increased his leaf amount. All the other sloths are offered the same amount except for Antonio, who’s working hard to catch up.

🥀In Loving Memory:
Cajeta, three-fingered sloth: We are sorry to deliver the heavy news that Cajeta died of chronic pneumonia. This is a common issue TRR sees with orphaned three-fingered sloths.

A friendly reminder: We are a critical care facility - Even though you do not see this on camera, the animals are under 24/7 vet care.

Lani · « **Reply #77 on:** December 20, 2023, 11:20:39 AM »

Binx and Elmo

Parker (L) Sebastian. (R)

NEW ARRIVAL:
Meet S’mores the juvenile Spectacled Owl!
🌵 A familiar story for young owls just learning how to fly, S’mores was found tangled in a barbed wire fence in the Limón Province of Costa Rica. Unable to escape, he was rescued by MINAE and brought to us for treatment of a wing injury.
🦉 Thankfully, the injuries S’mores had sustained were not significant and he breezed through his treatments in less than a month. He has since been moved to the Release Site where he is flying well and on track to be rewilded. Once we observe him hunting successfully, he will be #backinthetrees!
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Lani · « **Reply #78 on:** January 05, 2024, 11:36:18 AM »

📺 SLOTH TV

🦥Sloth Preschool Update:

Moose, two-fingered sloth: Just hit 663 grams and out of the incubator! We are currently transitioning him to a smoothie diet.

Mimi, two-fingered sloth: Recovering well from her hand amputation surgery. Still spending nights in the incubator but nearing 500 grams. We are closely monitoring her progress.

Grover, two-fingered sloth: The wound on his leg is completely healed and he is stable. He is at 656 grams, so we have moved him out of the incubator and are transitioning him onto a smoothie diet.

Binx, two-fingered sloth: Still stable. Eating well and gaining weight; currently at 736 grams.

Elmo, two-fingered sloth: He seems to have recovered from anemia, so we have suspended iron treatments. Still being monitored closely but gaining weight—currently at 738 grams.

NEW ARRIVAL Fergus, three-fingered sloth: Abandoned by his mom after falling from a tree. Showing signs of head trauma. He has been gaining weight since his arrival—currently at 900 grams. Seems stable, but we are closely monitoring him. He has been getting time on the Sloth Playground to practice his climbing skills.

🌳Sloth Elementary Update:

Ken, two-fingered sloth: Officially over 1 kilogram! He has been moved to Sloth Elementary for the next stage of his rehabilitation process. See him on the Playground Camera!

Phoenix, two-fingered sloth: Slightly underweight for his age, but stable. We are keeping a close eye on his leaf intake and making sure he gets enough smoothie.

Roo, two-fingered sloth: He is growing fast at 1.3 kilograms and has been spending more time on the Sloth Playground. He is eating more leaves and is almost fully weaned off smoothie!

🎓Sloth University Update:

Coco, two-fingered sloth: Currently in one of our largest sloth pre-release enclosures, eating well and likely the next to be released.

Pax, two-fingered sloth: Pax was recently moved to one of our largest sloth pre-release enclosures. He is growing fast!

Myrtle & Spike, two-fingered sloths: Neck and neck in weight, competing to see who will be next to go to the pre-release enclosure. We are getting ready for them to graduate to the next stage!

Liana, two-fingered sloth: Liana has encountered a bump on her road to release and was transferred back to HQ for a period while she is being treated for severe anemia. We are working hard to get her healthy again, but she has a reserved prognosis at this time.

Antonio, two-fingered sloth: Our smallest graduate, but working hard to catch up to the others. He is stable and growing well.

A friendly reminder: We are a critical care facility - Even though you do not see this on camera, the animals are under 24/7 vet care.

Giselle is feeding baby Nazli!! 🥰

NEW ARRIVAL Fergus, three-fingered sloth: Abandoned by his mom after falling from a tree. Showing signs of head trauma. He has been gaining weight since his arrival—currently at 900 grams. Seems stable, but we are closely monitoring him. He has been getting time on the Sloth Playground to practice his climbing skills.

Lani · « **Reply #79 on:** January 11, 2024, 11:12:09 AM »

TRR Sloth TV - Moose and Elmo

Lani · « **Reply #80 on:** January 15, 2024, 11:38:55 AM »

📺 SLOTH TV

🦥Sloth Preschool Update:
Moose, two-fingered sloth:[/b] He is taking well to a full-smoothie diet and currently weighs 702 grams. He is growing, eating well, and remains active–a healthy baby all around!
Grover, two-fingered sloth: He is on a full smoothie diet now and is over 700 grams. Grover is healthy and stable.
Binx, two-fingered sloth: Currently at 900 grams, will hopefully graduate to Sloth Elementary soon! We have noticed some potential symptoms of a health issue, so she is being closely monitored at this time.
Elmo, two-fingered sloth: Nearing 900 grams and growing fast! He is stable and enjoying time on the sloth playground.
Fergus, three-fingered sloth: Fergus is undergoing nebulization treatments for potential pnuemonia. He has a reserved prognosis at this time.

NEW ARRIVAL Nazli, two-fingered sloth: Nazli came to us after her mom was electrocuted. She has a wound on her nose, potentially from the fall from the powerline. She currently weighs 418 grams but has been steadily growing. She is still spending nights in an incubator and has a reserved prognosis at this time.
NEW ARRIVAL JJ, two-fingered sloth: JJ was found alongside his electrocuted mother with no obvious signs of injury. He is eating well and has a fiesty personality. He is a little over 400 grams and has been spending nights in an incubator.

🌳Sloth Elementary Update:
Ken, two-fingered sloth: Ken has taken well to smoothie and is gaining weight. Introducing leaves to his diet and spending more time on the Sloth Playground!
Phoenix, two-fingered sloth: Slightly underweight for his age, but stable and growing. We are keeping a close eye on his leaf intake and making sure he gets enough smoothie.
Roo, two-fingered sloth: Roo is eating more leaves and is almost fully weaned off smoothie! Spending more time in an outdoor enclosure.

🎓Sloth University Update:
Coco, two-fingered sloth: Currently in one of our largest sloth pre-release enclosures, eating well and likely the next to be released.
Pax, two-fingered sloth: Pax was recently moved to one of our largest sloth pre-release enclosures. He is growing fast!
Myrtle & Spike, two-fingered sloths: Neck and neck in weight, competing to see who will be next to go to the pre-release enclosure. We are getting ready for them to graduate to the next stage!
Antonio, two-fingered sloth: Our smallest graduate, but working hard to catch up to the others. He is stable and growing well.

🥀In Loving Memory:

Liana, two-fingered sloth: Liana has encountered a bump on her road to release and was transferred back to HQ for a period while she is being treated for severe anemia. We are working hard to get her healthy again, but she has a reserved prognosis at this time.

Update Mimi, two-fingered sloth: Officially over the 500 gram mark and is slowly being weaned onto smoothie.
Mimi is adapting well to life without a hand and has been learning to climb. We are so impressed with her progress so far!

New baby JJ - feisty boy!

Lani · « **Reply #81 on:** January 25, 2024, 10:38:15 AM »

Sweet

Parker

Full Nursery

Lani · « **Reply #82 on:** January 29, 2024, 11:05:23 AM »

Good morning and a wink from Binx!

Lani · « **Reply #83 on:** February 06, 2024, 11:19:19 AM »

Happy Tuesday from Moose!

Lani · « **Reply #84 on:** February 15, 2024, 10:53:20 AM »

Nala on nursery duty

Sweet baby has been brought to rehab, prayers for his healing.

Lani · « **Reply #85 on:** February 19, 2024, 10:44:22 AM »

📺 SLOTH TV - they name the baby sloths after their rescuers.

🦥Sloth Preschool Update:

Moose, two-fingered sloth: Stable and active. Gaining weight and healthy all-around. He is finally growing in some adult hair!

Mimi, two-fingered sloth: Mimi is officially spending her nights out of the incubator with the other babies! She has been a lot more active and gaining confidence as she navigates life with one hand.

Grover, two-fingered sloth: Grover is growing well and nearing 1-kilogram, meaning he will be graduating to Sloth Elementary soon! Stable and gaining weight.

Nazli, two-fingered sloth: The wound on Nazli’s nose finally healed and she finished her nebulization treatments! While her prognosis is still reserved, she is gaining weight and doing much better than when she first arrived. She is also now spending her nights outside of the incubator!

JJ, two-fingered sloth: JJ is stable and growing well, but has to remain separated from his classmates, as he arrived with a case of mites. We are actively treating him with clorhexadine baths and mite medication.

NEW ARRIVAL Beanie, two-fingered sloth: Beanie was found alone on the ground, covered in bite wounds from a dog attack. We suspect there may be internal injuries to her hind limbs, as she has limited function. In need of a CT scan with a reserved prognosis at this time.

NEW ARRIVAL Fiesta, two-fingered sloth: Fiesta was found alone, abandoned by her mother with her umbilical cord still attached. She is in need of a CT scan to investigate some unusual findings in her x-rays. She has a reserved prognosis at this time.

NEW ARRIVAL Bruno, two-fingered sloth: This tiny newborn was found on the ground abandoned. Our newest arrival is spending most of his time in an incubator with a reserved prognosis at this time.

🌳Sloth Elementary Update:

Ken, two-fingered sloth: Ken is growing quickly! He is now at the top of his class and right on track to head to Sloth University–only 200 grams away!

Phoenix, two-fingered sloth: Still slightly underweight, but he is stable, active, and growing. We have increased his feedings in an attempt to give him a chance to catch up to his classmates.

Roo, two-fingered sloth: Roo is spending nights in an outdoor enclosure and is eating exclusively leaves. Once he hits 1.5 kilograms, he will be ready to graduate to Sloth University!

GRADUATE Elmo, two-fingered sloth: Elmo has officially hit 1 kilogram and graduated to Sloth Elementary! He is transitioning onto a smoothie and leaf diet.

GRADUATE Binx, two-fingered sloth: Binx is also now over 1 kilogram and ready to continue her rehabilitation journey! And we have more good news–Binx received a clean bill of health from the cardiologist! We will continue to monitor her for any abnormalities, but for now she is stable and growing well.

🎓Sloth University Update:

Coco, two-fingered sloth: The largest of our sloth graduates, Coco will likely be the first to be rewilded. She is stable and currently in one of our largest sloth pre-release enclosures.

Pax, two-fingered sloth: Growing fast and preparing to be rewilded. Currently in one of our largest sloth pre-release enclosures.

Antonio, two-fingered sloth: Antonio has finally caught up to his classmates in weight! He is stable and growing well.

Myrtle, two-fingered sloth: Stable and gaining weight. Competing with Antonio and Spike to see who will be the next to go into a pre-release enclosure.

Spike, two-fingered sloth: Stable and gaining weight. Competing with Antonio and Myrtle to see who will be the next to go into a pre-release enclosure.

🥀In Loving Memory: - My question: why are the 3-fingered sloths survival rate so low? So far, none have lived beyond a few months old since I've been following for almost 2 years.

Fergus, three-fingered sloth: We are devastated to share that despite nebulization treatments, Fergus succumbed to pneumonia. This is the reality of working with baby sloths with unknown life histories.

A friendly reminder: We are a critical care facility - Even though you do not see this on camera, the animals are under 24/7 vet care.