New Pygmy Slow Loris Baby at Bronx Zoo

For the Bronx Zoo, Christmas came early in 2025. On December 13, the Zoo celebrated the birth of the first primate born in ...
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A Look at an Adorable But Venomous Primate

Adult male slow loris showing venomous saliva. Source: Andrew Walmsley, used with permission. The slow loris seems adorable. But its puppy-dog eyes and charming face mask belie its wild nature: These ...
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This wide-eyed baby primate is cute, cuddly—and venomous

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As 2025 drew to a close, the Bronx Zoo in New York welcomed one of ...
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Pygmy Slow Lorises Are Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

For the first time, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) is celebrating the birth of two pygmy slow lorises, an endangered species. Small Mammal House keepers ...
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Creatures of the night: UB scientists study the lives of slow lorises

BUFFALO, N.Y. — They sleep during the day and forage at night. They can’t jump, but they’re excellent climbers. They have huge round eyes. And — unique among primates — they have a venomous bite. Meet ...
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Zoo welcomes newest addition to rare, endangered species: a baby pygmy slow loris

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - The Memphis Zoo has announced its newest animal and he’s so small he can fit in your pocket. A baby pygmy slow loris — a very rare and endangered nocturnal primate — ...