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7. Sloth Conservation Foundation, Costa Rica: Technology Meets Conservation

Representing the forefront of sloth conservation efforts, the Sloth Conservation Foundation (SloCo) in Costa Rica combines creative technology and community-based projects with traditional sanctuary techniques. Established by eminent sloth researcher Dr. Rebecca Cliffe, SloCo approaches sloth protection from several angles that goes much beyond the confines of a conventional sanctuary.

SloCo stands apart for using cutting-edge technologies in environmental preservation. Previously quite difficult, the foundation uses thermal imaging cameras-equipped drones to find and track sloths in deep forest canopies. This technique lets scientists compile hitherto unheard-of information on sloth populations, migration patterns, and habitat utilisation, therefore guiding more successful conservation plans. The "Sloth Crossing" programme, which tackles the issue of sloths either dead or injured crossing highways, is among SloCo's most creative initiatives.