Meet the slow loris, the only venomous primate in existence - Stephanie A. Poindexter
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Get to know the slow loris, the world's only venomous primate, and explore this complex creature’s fascinating characteristics.
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Deep in the jungles of southeast Asia lurks a deadly creature with sharp teeth and a venomous bite. But it’s not a snake. It’s a slow loris, the only venomous primate, and one of only a few venomous mammals. Despite their wide-eyed looks, their story is much fiercer than many might imagine. Stephanie A. Poindexter dives into this complex creature’s surprising characteristics.
Lesson by Stephanie A. Poindexter, directed by Reza Riahi.
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