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Bell, the slow loris. by Sham Jolimie on Flickr.
Via Flickr: Slow lorises are victims of the illegal pet trade, superstition and sadly of their own cuteness. Their sharp teeth are removed before they are sold. Their body parts are used in traditional medicine. Their habitat is disappearing. All this puts them in danger of extinction.www.shamjolimie.jimdo.com

Bell, the slow loris. by Sham Jolimie on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Slow lorises are victims of the illegal pet trade, superstition and sadly of their own cuteness. Their sharp teeth are removed before they are sold. Their body parts are used in traditional medicine. Their habitat is disappearing. All this puts them in danger of extinction.

www.shamjolimie.jimdo.com

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