slow loris
Venomous nocturnal primate
A slow loris is a small nocturnal primate native to Southeast Asia, known for its large round eyes, deliberate movements, and toxic bite—one of few venomous mammals.
Despite their appealing appearance, slow lorises are endangered and illegal to keep as pets in most countries: Videos of "cute" slow lorises actually show stressed animals.
Of or in trees
- prosimianBasal primate subgroup
- primatologyScientific study of apes
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- prehensileAdapted for grasping
quadrupedal · locomotion · foraging · strepsirrhine · wet nose · toothcomb · climbing · gripping
Preventing waste or loss
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- habitat lossElimination of living spaces
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
- illegal tradeUnlawful commercial exchange
vulnerable · extinction · biodiversity · CITES · wildlife trafficking · deforestation · protection · sanctuary
Biological-origin harm agent
- venomInjected animal poison
- bitePierce with teeth
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- lickPass tongue over
allergenic · anaphylaxis · defensive · painful · swelling · unique · grooming · anointing
arboreal
Of or in trees
- prosimianBasal primate subgroup
- primatologyScientific study of apes
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
prehensile · quadrupedal · locomotion · foraging · strepsirrhine · wet nose · toothcomb · climbing · gripping · Southeast Asia
conservation
Preventing waste or loss
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- habitat lossElimination of living spaces
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
illegal trade · vulnerable · extinction · biodiversity · CITES · wildlife trafficking · deforestation · protection · sanctuary · preservation
toxin
Biological-origin harm agent
lick · allergenic · anaphylaxis · defensive · painful · swelling · unique · grooming · anointing · wound
adorable
Extremely endearing
sweet · lovable · endearing · innocent · soft · gentle · furry · tiny · precious · dainty
twilight
Light after sunset
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
- nightfallOnset of darkness
- darknessTotal absence of light
midnight · dusk · starlight · large eyes · night vision · sleeping · curled · cryptic · silent · stealthy
slow lorisgibbon
Tailless tree-dwelling primate
spider monkey · capuchin · squirrel monkey · tarsier · cheetah
slow lorisgibbon
Tailless tree-dwelling primate
howler monkey · mandrill · baboon · chimpanzee · macaque