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Sloth World’s tragic loss of over fifty sloths has sparked urgent calls for stricter regulations—new rules demand handlers prove at least 1,000 hours of experience or pass a test, raise the minimum permit age to 18, and treat sloths like primates with higher care standards. But conservationists argue these changes only apply to new applicants, leaving existing operators untouched. Though the investigation found no intent to harm, the outcry continues: anyone working hands-on with sloths must be proven capable. With state and federal agencies tangled in oversight, this is just the beginning of what could be a much-needed safety overhaul for these gentle creatures.

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