Tamara Ecclestone is at the centre of social media outrage after getting her daughter Sophia a birthday sloth. Posting pictures of the exotic mammal with her two kids, the 39-year-old socialite (whose father is ex-Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone) was met with widespread criticism from her followers.
In one shot, Sophia, 10, could be seen stroking the sloth's head as it hung from a branch in their house's living room, while her younger sister Serena, was also present in the room.
Reacting in the comment section, Tamara's fanbase felt compelled to point out the strangeness of her gift, as of course sloths are solitary and extremely delicate creatures naturally suited to tropical climates. "Sloths are solitary creatures who want to be left alone, thus unlike household animals, they do not like to be touched.They don't like humans either.
I love your page but this sucks.These creatures are NOT for your enjoyment," read one of the responses.Three more individuals added: "I'm disgusted by this.
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