Reflections at the end of January 2016

29 January 2016 Now that the first month of 2016 is coming to a close, I decided to put down some of my thoughts and reflections about these first days of this new year. On the first Sunday of this year, the 4th of January, there were so many people interested in seeing the dolphins […]

Sloth tracking & a three-toed cheer for Ann & Houtje!

During the summer months, the nursery was in full swing with a handful of sloths under the age of one year. A new rehabilitation center will be especially important for these young animals to have a chance at life in the wild, as they need to develop essential survival skills in a natural environment. Rehabilitation […]

Slothaggedon: The Story of a Sloth Rescue

A few days ago I decided that I really have to finish my book about the sloth rescue in 2012, Slothaggedon. Together and with the help of some students and my Professor friend George from Howard University I was able to submit a first paper about the rescue for an initial review. But the book […]

I am an environmentalist and I am proud of it!

This blog was started on the 7th of June by me, Monique Pool, because I think it is time to clearly state my ideas. Because I think it is time to make sure that no one will ever feel that she/he cannot say they are an environmentalist. I am an environmentalist and I am proud […]

Happy New Year 2015!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2014. WITH YOUR HELP WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO START BUILDING OUR SLOTH REHABILITATION CENTRE IN 2015! LET’S MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE THIS NEW YEAR!    

Make your own Sloth Christmas Balls

24 December 2014 –  Make your own Sloth (Christmas) Balls (and support our fundraising campaign) What you’ll need : • Download the above sloth faces sheet to your computer • Print the sloth faces sheet on firm paper • A circle cutter or scissors • Glue • Pieces of old ribbon or slivers of gold or […]

Fotoreportage Internationale Luiaard dag

So, we are almost a day late, but what do you expect… we’re sloths! International Sloth Day is celebrated on 18 October 2014. The main purpose is to bring the world of sloths to all people and educate them about the role of sloths in the natural ecosystems. It is very important to emphasize that […]

Lancering Virtueel Braamspunt.org Museum Met Schelpententoonstelling

Fotoverslag Launch Virtueel Museum Braamspunt.org / Picture report Launch Virtual Museum Braamspunt.org Als je meer wilt weten over hoe dit tot stand is gekomen klik hier / if you want to learn more about how it came about click this link Vrijwilliger Romano bezig met uitzoeken van de juiste plaatjes/ Volunteer Romano busy looking for […]

Mercosur Leaders Support Whaling Moratorium

Leaders of Mercosur Give Their Full Support to Whaling Moratorium and the Proposed Creation of the Southern Atlantic Whale Sanctuary. 6. Destacaron su compromiso permanente con la vigencia de la moratoria a la caza de cetáceos, su uso económico no letal y no extractivo, y su total apoyo a la aprobación y posterior implementación de […]