Smiling Baby Sloth Getting Some Enrichment Time Is Beyond Precious

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When we think of the cutest animals of all time, sloths are somewhere near the top of the list. Heck, they might be number one. Have you ever seen a baby sloth? Okay, that's it. Baby sloths are the cutest. And if you don't believe us, take a look at Molé — a baby sloth that is winning over hearts all over the internet.

Animal enthusiast Kyle Thomas was lucky that he got to meet Molé while volunteering with Kids Saving the Rainforest. But we'd also argue that we're pretty lucky that he shared the little guy with us.

Molé is a Two-toed Sloth that sadly doesn't have a mother and is staying with the animal rescue while he's still young. Thomas got to get up close and personal with the animal, who was positively chilling when Thomas started the clip. He was laying on a stuffie, just hanging about.

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"This is Molé, the orphaned baby sloth and we're about to take him outside because it's very important that he get his daily dose of vitamin D," Thomas explained in the clip.

Molé was completely chill as Thomas transported him.  Thomas explained that Molé needed just a little bit of enrichment time outside to be happy, but the smile on Mole's face seems to show that he's a pretty happy fella as is.

The little guy really is the cutest. People in the comments section couldn't get enough. "No he is so cute I want him," wrote one person. "Now how do I tell my parents that I want a baby sloth…" someone else teased. "Baby sloth thinking: WHY ARE WE MOVING AT HYPERSPEED HALPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!" joked one person. " And many people pointed out that Molé might've found himself a new father figure. "'[He] won’t get too attached to humans' the sloth: 'daddddyyyyy,'" one person joked.

All About Kids Saving the Rainforest

Located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, Kids Saving the Rainforest is dedicated to the rescue, research, and rehabilitation of animals, like sloths, primates, and parrots.

"We're deeply involved in the creation of wildlife bridges, reforestation projects, and educational initiatives for local children," they explained in their website. The organization welcomes volunteers from around the world to work with animals and their knowledgeable staff.

"We offer study abroad trips for teachers and students of all ages and intern/volunteer programs from one week to one year," their website states.

Obviously this could be so meaningful to a young animal enthusiast. And you might become besties with a baby sloth.

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