The illegal exotic pet trade is one of the biggest threats to slow lorises, now among the world’s rarest primates. They do not make good pets, however, and often die quickly due to the stress of ...

Still, countless slow lorises are captured each year from their ... Before they’re sold, most undergo a painful process to remove their sharp teeth—and circumstances don’t improve from ...

Slow lorises secrete a toxin from glands near their elbows, which they lick to coat their teeth. One bite can cause anaphylactic shock in humans, and the toxin is strong enough to deter predators ...

Sadly, the slow loris is frequently illegally traded, sold across the world as an exotic pet. To avoid a bite that can lead to anaphylaxis and death in humans, traders often clip the animal's teeth.