Found in South and Southeast Asia, this incredibly adorable little guy is called the Slow Loris, an adorable primate species related to lemurs. With markings that seem to give him a perma-worried expression, all you want to do is comfort and cuddle them. Yet there's a certain trait that Slow lorises possess which make them rather unique in the animal kingdom: Their poisonous bite, activated by the interesting mechanism of licking an arm gland to kickstart a potent toxin in their saliva. Nature always throws a catch in for those extra cute critters.
Yet while it's my dream of dreams to one day hang out with such an awesomely cute creature, we will adore from afar: These little fellows are known to be traded illegally internationally, and typically under rather dire conditions. Certainly not the way anyone, especially such a sweet-looking little fella, should be treated. Since having one should be a no-no, let's celebrate safely with a Cute Mixtape of the Slow loris! More after the break!
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| Well, hullo. (Via) |
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| Night vision, activate! (Via) |
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| Till next time, cute farers! |
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