While he was happy to see the sloth taken to a place where it could be properly studied and preserved, he also felt a sense of pride. His small town, once known only for its forests and snow, was now on the map as the site of an extraordinary find.
Months later, the preserved sloth became the centerpiece of an exhibit at a natural history museum, drawing visitors from across the country. The discovery not only brought recognition to Pine Hollow but also sparked a renewed interest in the area’s natural history.