Welcome to the Little Fireface Project, led by world-renowned loris expert Professor Anna Nekaris OBE. As the longest-running loris conservation initiative, our mission is to deepen understanding of all loris species and foster conservation through education and community engagement. Currently, we focus on the Critically Endangered Javan slow loris (Nycticebus javanicus), with our Java research station studying a wild population since 2012. Alongside this, we conduct country-wide surveys in forests and wildlife markets, documenting other elusive nocturnal species such as colugos, pangolins, civets, small cats, mustelids, and owls.

Our goal is to gather essential data to aid in the conservation of lorises both in the wild and captivity, supporting rescue centers with reintroductions and improving the welfare of slow loris pets in regions where their ownership remains legal. We also harness the power of social media to raise global awareness of the slow loris trade and its devastating impact, working to mitigate this threat through public education and outreach.

Here you can find information on all of our research, publications, and media exposure. You can also explore ways that you can help save the loris through donations, activism and volunteering with us. We hope you’re as inspired as we are by these amazing creatures!

Slow Loris Outreach Week 2024