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flag In Costa Rica, a rise in genetic mutations in sloths, linked to pineapple industry pesticides, causes deformities in baby sloths, impacting biodiversity.

flag In Costa Rica, a surge in genetic mutations affecting sloths, including missing limbs, deformed jaws, and albinism, has led to an unusually high number of deformed baby sloths. flag The increase in mutations coincides with the growth of the pineapple industry in the country, which uses high levels of pesticides. flag Researchers suspect these pesticides may be causing the genetic abnormalities, impacting the nation's biodiversity.

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