What is a Slow Loris? Everything You Need to Know About This Cute but Venomous Primate

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Takeaways:

  • A slow loris is the world’s only venomous primate.
  • Although their venom can injure predators and kill small prey-sized animals, they tend to use it on their species for mating, protecting offspring and protecting territory.
  • Slow loris’ are prey for snakes and hawk-eagles, and when they dine on nectar, they transfer pollen between flowers.

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