51K views · 191 shares | The slow loris might not be fast, but it’s still an efficient hunter. | National Geographic Animals | Facebook

The slow loris is the only species of venomous primate. These small, nocturnal primates produce an oily secretion from a gland on their arm that, when mixed with their saliva, creates a venom. They use this venom in a bite to defend themselves and have even been observed using it to mark their territory or fight with other slow lorises. While they may be small, their bites can cause intensely painful, festering wounds in humans and other animals that can sometimes lead to anaphylactic shock. The

The bright-eyed pygmy slow loris is undoubtedly cute, but the illegal pet trade and popular social media videos threaten their existence. Humans can be the problem or the solution, it's up to us. Let's make this go viral for the right reasons! | San Diego Zoo