Slow Lorises Rescued From Illegal Pet Trade in Indonesia, Released Into Wild
February 22, 2018 - Rescuers from International Animal Rescue saved 15 slow lorises from the illegal wildlife trade and released them back into the wild on the island of West Java, Indonesia. Countless slow lorises are stolen from their natural habitats every year to be sold as pets. The nocturnal primates are easily stressed, don't like being handled, and most undergo a painful process to remove their sharp teeth. Habitat loss and poaching also contribute to the species' population decline. The rescued lorises will spend between two and four weeks in a closed-off habituation area before being fully released. They will be fitted with radio collars for the first six months to monitor their progress.
