Translocation of an Endangered Prosimian Primate

Recently, a wild and endangered Bengal slow loris was discovered on a parked motorbike near the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre.

Following a health check, it was determined that he was in good condition, so we translocated him to a more suitable environment within his natural habitat.

He was safely released back into the wild, giving him the best chance of living freely where he belongs.

Slow lorises are increasingly under threat due to habitat destruction, the illegal wildlife trade, and being kept as exotic pets. Many are poached from the wild and sold in markets where their teeth are often cruelly removed to make them “safer” for handling—leaving them unable to defend themselves or feed properly.

Encounters like this one remind us how vital it is to protect both these vulnerable animals and the forests they call home.