slow loris

American  

[sloh lawr-is] / ˈsloʊ ˈlɔr ɪs /

noun

1. any of a group of lorises of the genus Nycticebus, found in Southeast Asia and characterized by a toxic bite, slow and quiet movement, and distinct patterns of color that vary from species to species: all slow lorises, noted as stockier than the slender lorises, are considered vulnerable or endangered.

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Etymology

Origin of slow loris

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

All slow loris species are listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable.

From Science Daily

A zoo is celebrating the birth of rare and endangered pygmy slow loris twins.

From BBC

Conservationists have come up with an ingenious way to help an endangered species – the Javan slow loris.

From BBC

At the same time, Nekaris and her colleagues built up local pride and interest in slow lorises by teaching children about the animals and assigning each family an individual slow loris mascot.

From Scientific American

Researchers are just beginning to untangle the many mysteries of slow loris venom.

From New York Times