Nicaragua Two-Toed Sloth Rescued and Released in Cerro Apante Natural Reserve
On October 8, 2024, the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA), in coordination with the Matagalpa Fire Department, rescued a two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) found in an urban area of the Yaguares neighborhood in Matagalpa, Nicaragua.
“Fortunately, the adorable mammal was in excellent physical condition and was released in the Cerro Apante Natural Reserve, where it will have shelter, food, and a safe place to rest,” reported MARENA.
MARENA thanked the residents of Matagalpa for alerting the ministry “about this little creature and for contributing to the preservation of wildlife in its natural habitat,” reported the ministry of environment.
In a press release celebrating the rescue, MARENA reaffirmed its commitment to the conservation and protection of Nicaragua’s biodiversity.
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