Loris venom investigated
Slow lorises are unique amongst primates in being the only group of venomous primates. Though special in this way, much research remains to be…
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Lady Gaga adds fuels to the slow loris fire
Lady Gaga wanted to use an adorable slow loris in a scene for her new music video, but once the animal had ‘sunk…
Read MoreWildlife Trade at the Frontline Part 2
This past week three of the LFP staff in Java went out to help at Cikananga Wildlife Centre. It seems that the storm has…
Read MoreAt the frontline of the wildlife trade: LFP aids Cikananga in time of crisis
On Thursday 7th November LFP volunteers Charlotte and Josie travelled across Java to Cikananga Rescue Centre. Following the news that 78 Sumatran lorises had…
Read MoreEmpty forests, full markets
The LFP team travelled to one of Java’s big cities this week to go undercover and carry out a market survey. We posed as…
Read More‘Cute’ slow loris victim of own internet stardom
Decline in rare primate linked to viral videos (paper at above link) The results of new research published today in scientific journal Plos…
Read MoreZoos and Field Conservationists Call for Worldwide Action to Stop Illegal Wildlife Trade
More than 200 conservationists representing over 40 zoos as well as wildlife programs in 36 countries have called on governments around the world…
Read MoreProf Nekaris Awarded Virginia McKenna Compassionate Conservation Award
Slow Loris Champion Wins 2nd Virginia McKenna Award for Compassionate Conservation We are delighted to announce that Professor Anna Nekaris of Oxford Brookes University…
Read MorePhoto props – the unknown loris threat
A few months back I met Mark Mason, who has been working relentlessly to build a new set of enclosures to house slow lorises…
Read MoreEmergency Guide for Rescuing Slow Lorises
It seems more people have acquired a loris than ever before. The illegal trade in these endangered primates is on the increase. Many people…
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