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A pygmy slow loris occupies its natural habitat in Lam Dong Province.
A pygmy slow loris occupies its natural habitat in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam. Lorises are listed as a "vulnerable" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, which means the population is declining. They are threatened by the illegal exotic pet trade, habitat loss and hunting, for both food and traditional medicine.
Credit: Thach Mai Hoang
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