Why are these nocturnal primates vanishing from the forests of Vietnam?
In short: Slow lorises are declining in Vietnam, yet their ecology remains largely a mystery. This video highlights a collaborative research project working to gather essential population data on the Bengal and Pygmy slow loris to inform better conservation strategies.
The Bengal and Pygmy slow loris are increasingly threatened by local and international trade, where they are sought after as pets and ingredients for traditional medicine. Because so little is known about their status, researchers from the American Museum of Natural History and Vietnam National University, Hanoi, are conducting night-time forest surveys and analyzing museum collections to better understand these elusive primates.
Led by Mary Blair, the project also assists Vietnamese authorities in identifying confiscated animals. By building a more robust dataset, the team aims to provide conservation managers with the tools necessary to halt the decline of these species. The research is supported by a coalition of organizations, including the National Science Foundation and the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.
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