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Pregnant sloth rescued after falling from a tree

We did an initial checkup, and the size of her belly made us curious. We started to suspect a pregnancy.

From a Tico Times reader: a close encounter of the slothful kind

A Tico Times reader shares the unusual reason she almost lost her internet connection. Only in Costa Rica.

PHOTOS: Paralyzed baby sloth thrives in Manuel Antonio rescue center

Paralyzed from the waist down, Anakin the orphaned sloth is impressing handlers at his Manuel Antonio rescue center.

Sloths in Costa Rica: 11 Little Known Facts

You thought sloths were just cute? Think again; Their fur could cure cancer.

Costa Rica and International Sloth Day

In honor of International Sloth Day 2015, here are some of our favorite sloth stories from The Tico Times.

How Buttercup the sloth became a brand ambassador for American Apparel

For people who generally associated American Apparel ads with the aesthetic of snuff films, the wholesome zoological portraits of Buttercup the sloth have come as something of a surprise.

PHOTOS: Wildlife rescue center saves mother and baby sloths with C-section

When Sam Trull put her hands on the belly of the mother sloth she could feel it move, just like a human baby.

VIDEO: Costa Rican sloths to be featured in ‘Sloth Week’

It's finally happened, sloths are getting their own online tribute for an entire week.

What does a sloth say?

Since I'm more robot than human, I asked a friend to express all the precious emotions that come from viewing this lovely new video full of squeaking sloths that will surely brighten your day.

This gross discovery may make you rethink your obsession with sloths

Over the past few years the sloth has turned into the celebrity of the animal kingdom. But while the animal may look adorable in a meme on your computer screen, a new biological theory reveals just how un-cute a real life sloth would probably be to most of its fan base.

Giant sloth spotted in San Ramón

In San Ramón, 15-foot-tall ground sloths once roamed. The likeness of one has been erected in the Museum of San Ramón.
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Costa Rica Tourism Drivers Protest Possible Airport Access for Ride-Hailing Apps

Tourism transportation operators plan to demonstrate outside Casa Presidencial tomorrow over a possible change to legislation that could allow Uber-type ride-hailing services to operate...

Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya Communities Push for Greater Say in Protecting the Sea

Fundación MarViva has published two resources on the Gulf of Nicoya that together make a single argument: the people who have fished, gathered and...

US Open Celebrates Hispanic Heritage During 2026 Quarterfinals

The US Open is putting Hispanic and Latin American tennis in the spotlight today with its annual Hispanic Heritage celebration at the USTA Billie...

Costa Rica Airport Introduces Faster Biometric Immigration Checks

If you are flying through Juan Santamaría International Airport on a Costa Rican passport, you can now clear immigration without talking to an officer....