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a small animal sitting in a tree with leaves on it's back legs and eyes wide open

This is the Bengal slow loris! (Nycticebus bengalensis) Native to southeast Asia, occupying the widest and most northerly range of all loris species. Armed with vile-tasting protective secretions that become toxic when mixed with saliva to deliver a toxic bite. The exotic pet trade is driving them to extinction. Additional threats include hunting for bushmeat and trinkets, and rampant habitat loss. They are Endangered. Read their story!

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a brown and white monkey sitting on top of a tree branch

This is the Bornean slow loris (Nycticebus borneanus)! From the central and southern regions of Borneo in the provinces of West, South, and Central Kalimantan. Its unique face mask is responsible for the species' 2013 recognition as distinct—rings around the eyes never extend below the cheekbones, a light stripe runs between the eyes, and a dark spot of fur sits atop the head. Threatened by habitat loss, wildfires, and illegal poaching for the pet trade; populations are decreasing…

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Peppermint Narwhal Creative on Instagram: "Happy Slow Loris Outreach Week! To celebrate, we thought it was time for you to Know Your SLow Loris! There are nine slow loris species and all are native to South and Southeast Asia. Slow lorises are strepsirrhine or prosimian primates. They are related to lemurs of Madagascar and the galagos of Africa. These nocturnal animals have become quite popular in recent years, but there can be a tragic cost to popularity. Because they resemble miniature…

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a small monkey sitting on top of a tree branch with eyes wide open and looking at the camera

Ravisara Jayamanna on Instagram: "The red slender loris (Loris tardigradus) is a small, nocturnal strepsirrhine primate native to the rainforests of Sri Lanka. Red slender lorises are nocturnal and arboreal. When not feeding, they are quite sociable, forming small groups where the members groom each other, sleep and play in the same area. #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #animals #photography #wild #earthfocus #discovery #earthcapture #photooftheday #picoftheday…

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a brown and white monkey sitting on top of a tree branch with leaves around it

Meet the slow loris, the only existing venomous primate. This adorable creature, whose big eyes and timid demeanor have garnered it internet fame and media attention, is now threatened with extinction as they become increasingly popular as pets. SPONSOR AN ANIMAL VISIT PHNOM TAMAO CENTER

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