Joel Sartoreさんのインスタグラム写真 - (Joel SartoreInstagram)「How did the greater slow loris get its name? The word ‘Loeris' is the Dutch word for clown, a name this species probably earned because of unique facial features that resemble a clown mask. The slow loris is unique in other ways too – it is a venomous mammal! The loris secretes venom through glands under their arms, which coats their teeth when grooming. While rarely used as a defense mechanism, the venom can make bites potentially fatal which is the main reason fangs are removed when lorises are captured and sold in the pet trade. You can help change the demand for this species in the pet trade by reporting online videos that show pet lorises behaving in ways their owners find “cute” – these cute poses are often reactions to high levels of both stress and fear. Photo taken @mnzoo」2月18日 21時35分