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A live Linnaeus's two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus) is one of the species on display in the exhibition "Survival of the Slowest", at the Florida Museum of Natural History, now through September 12. This exhibition features forty real human and animal mummies and eighty-five rare artifacts, offering unprecedented insights into past cultures and civilizations. The exhibit has a keeper on-site to answer visitor questions, hold daily presentations, and ensure the health and safety of the animals. [Extracted from the article]

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