After an undercover investigation by TSI and MINAE into an unethical tour operator, Esperanza the 3-fingered sloth was rescued from a life of selfie exploitation. She was released into our tracking program where she has been followed for the past two years.
Having dispersed from her release area, she has now become difficult to track regularly, a clear sign that she has graduated from our program! During our final exam, we checked to see how much she had grown and her health status. We thought she looked amazing so we took off her collar, gave her a microchip just in case we cross paths again and said goodbye!
Good luck, Esperanza! We hope to see you again someday!