Thursday, April 2, 2009

Slow Loris

Came across this interesting primate recently, Slow Loris. They're absolutely adorable, with huge eyes that melt hearts. Slow Loris is not a legal pet though, it's a pity I can't find any footage of Slow Loris in the wild.

Why are they not a legal pet? Cute as they seem, these primates have venom, they secret venom from their elbows and will pick it up with their mouth. The result is a bite with venom that is potent enough to kill a human. These people are taking a risk by keeping them as pets.

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