Harm Is Lurking In Objects And Creatures You Thought Were Innocent
Slow Loris Don’t Need Speed To Be Dangerous
Despite their innocent appearance; slow lorises possess a hidden danger. Their endearing eyes deceive, for these seemingly harmless creatures are poisonous. When threatened, they utilize a gland on their elbow to release poison, mixing it with their saliva and fur to protect themselves.
This unique ability makes them the sole venomous primates known to exist. While the exact composition of their toxin remains mysterious, slow lorises have a specialized brachial organ in their inner elbow responsible for producing the dangerous substance.
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