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Golden lion tamarins and sloths become unlikely roommates at Palm Beach Zoo
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Golden lion tamarins and Hoffman's two-toed sloths have become roommates at the Palm Beach Zoo in Florida.
The new habitat, which opened in late August, mimics their native South American forests with a thick canopy of trees.
Tamarins frolic in the treetops, while sloths hang from branches. The space encourages exploration with vines, ropes and tunnels.
Zoo officials hope the habitat inspires visitors to connect with wildlife and consider conservation efforts.
In the 1970s, fewer than 200 golden tamarins existed in the wild, but now their numbers exceed 5,000 thanks to conservation efforts.