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Nature•Season 33•Episode 5

A Sloth Named Velcro

8.5/10 · 34 votesNov 5, 201453 min

Ranked #2 of 16 in Season 33•+0.5 vs season avg

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Sloths, once largely ignored, have become a hot topic of scientific researchers. Sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers are also springing up, as development often displaces these gentle creatures. Filmed in Panama, Costa Rica and Colombia, this is a story of friendship between a journalist and the

Written byAna E. Salceda

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Episode Summary

"A Sloth Named Velcro" is episode 5 of Nature season 33. It scored 8.5/10 from 34 votes, ranking #2 of 16 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Written by Ana E. Salceda, it aired on November 5, 2014.

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