Slow Loris Loves Getting Tickled!

1. Thomas
   April 19th, 2009 at 1:25 pm

   That was beyond adorable.

2. ted
   April 19th, 2009 at 2:37 pm

   I think that loris needs a cigarette.

3. SenorMysterioso
   April 19th, 2009 at 2:40 pm

   Cute He looks like a tiny little extra terrestrial bear

4. Elmo
   April 19th, 2009 at 2:55 pm

   Someone call PETA. Tickling is considered cruel.

   ... Hello!

5. lameramera
   April 19th, 2009 at 3:00 pm

   aaah gaaad i need a loris.

6. Mytake
   April 19th, 2009 at 5:14 pm

   I have seen this video several times now and the most amazing thing is how meek and aware it seems. A truly remarkable creature.

7. Fred
   April 19th, 2009 at 5:53 pm

   Slow lorises can produce a toxin which they mix with their saliva and use as protection against enemies. Mothers will lick this toxin onto their offspring before leaving them to search for food. The toxin is produced by glands on the insides of their elbows - the branchial region. The lorises lick or suck it into their mouths and deliver it when they bite. The toxin is not known to be fatal to humans, but causes a painful swelling. If the toxin does not deter a predator, the slow loris will often drop from the branch to the ground and roll into a protective ball.

8. DuckFat
   April 19th, 2009 at 7:08 pm

   The Slow Loris is a threatened species and is illegal to own as a pet. They're teeth are usually ripped out with pliers to make them suitable pets but they often die due to neglect and infection. They're export from Indonesia is illegal but enforcement is lax.

   Cute as they are, they should not be promoted as pets and I am disappointed that Neatorama would help publicize them as pets.

9. in_nah
   April 19th, 2009 at 8:10 pm

   maybe a zookeeper took it home. let's be positive! anyways i kept thinking about televangelists the whole time i watched the video (with sound off). wonder why?

10. LisaL
    April 20th, 2009 at 1:48 am

    SO adorable!!! Reminds me of our cat when we stop petting it Just sorta gives us that "You better start petting me again... or else" look

11. DVD Chris
    April 20th, 2009 at 4:49 am

    slow lorises also have sticky pee that they spread onto their hands to improve grip. never shake a loris by the hand (or feed it after midnight)

12. awkwardmama
    April 20th, 2009 at 7:46 am

    Such a cutie! I hope that it is not a pet, that it will go back to its natural habitat soon.

13. zav
    April 20th, 2009 at 9:29 am

    Makes you wonder where Dr. Suess got the inspiration for his Lorax, no?

14. Yoli
    April 20th, 2009 at 6:01 pm

    That is the sweetest face and the most tender little animal I have ever seen. First time I see one. I hope he gets the protection he needs in his habitat. As for this little one, his family seems to very loving.

15. Christophe
    April 20th, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    I wish I was a slow loris....

16. edhel_espyn
    April 21st, 2009 at 9:49 am

    Awwww! I love his tiny little hands!

17. Ali S.
    April 21st, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Awwww! He looks like he's riding a rollercoaster. Wheeee! *hands in air*

18. tanya
    May 4th, 2009 at 9:02 am

    DuckFat is right....They are illegal....
    n d cruelty to them are horrifying, they are mild creatures but once tehy hit puberty..bam! they go crazy

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