Slow lorises move slowly and deliberately, making little or no noise, and when threatened, they stop moving and remain motionless. Their only documented predators—apart from humans—include …

Regarded as one of the cutest animals on the planet, the slow loris is also one of the most surprising – they are the only venomous primate in the world. They are small ‘lemur-like’ primates with large …

Slow lorises move more slowly than slender lorises. They feed on insects and other small animals and on fruit and other parts of vegetation. The females bear one (sometimes two) young after about six …

Slow lorises look cuddly but deliver venomous bites. These rare primates use their toxic chomp mostly on each other—a unique mammalian behavior.

The slow loris (Nycticebus bengalensis) has the face of an adorable stuffed animal, but a toxic bite, a trait that's unique among primates and rarely found among mammals.

Oct 13, 2022 · What is a slow loris? The slow loris is a contradiction. They may be cute, bijoux and big-eyed, but they are also toxic, fractious and potentially lethal. The world’s only venomous primate; …

Found in South and Southeast Asia, the slow loris is the world’s only venomous primate. Find out more about these unique animals & how to help protect them

The slow loris, with its large, captivating eyes and deliberate movements, is a primate unlike any other. Often described as cuddly and endearing, these nocturnal creatures harbor a complex history, …

Jun 23, 2025 · In the stillness of the night, the slow loris comes alive. These primates are nocturnal, meaning they are active during the night and sleep through the day. Their large eyes are adapted to …

Aug 13, 2025 · Slow lorises are a group of small, nocturnal primates native to the forests of Southeast Asia. These animals are recognized by their distinctive large, forward-facing eyes and their …