FWC in the news as Florida grapples with wildlife incidents and policy tweaks (manatee rehab, iguana bans, wildlife enforcement). Agency: Florida government body founded 1999, Tallahassee, manages fish/wildlife and enforces laws.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has released a report on the deaths of 31 sloths from Guyana and Peru during shipments linked to Sloth World in Orlando. The facility has renamed to Sloth World Inc. after a stop-work order and is under investigation for care and permit issues. The animals faced cold exposure and other health problems, raising concerns about oversight of tourist attractions centering on sloths.