Sadly, the slow loris is frequently illegally traded, sold across the world as an exotic pet. To avoid a bite that can lead to anaphylaxis and death in humans, traders often clip the animal's teeth.

Endangered pygmy slow loris Ernest and black-capped squirrel ... the team of vets got to the bottom of the problem: a broken tooth had been lurking beneath Ernest's gum, causing swelling, and ...

Still, countless slow lorises are captured each year from their ... Before they’re sold, most undergo a painful process to remove their sharp teeth—and circumstances don’t improve from ...