slow loris

[ sloh lawr-is ]

noun

1. any of a group of lorises of the genus Nycticebus, found in Southeast Asia and characterized by a toxic bite, slow and quiet movement, and distinct patterns of color that vary from species to species: all slow lorises, noted as stockier than the slender lorises, are considered vulnerable or endangered.

Word History and Origins

Origin of slow loris¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Conservationists have come up with an ingenious way to help an endangered species – the Javan slow loris.

From BBC

At the same time, Nekaris and her colleagues built up local pride and interest in slow lorises by teaching children about the animals and assigning each family an individual slow loris mascot.

From Scientific American

Researchers are just beginning to untangle the many mysteries of slow loris venom.

From New York Times

Conservationists previously built artificial bridges to help other treebound species such as the Bornean orangutan and the Javan slow loris.

From Science Magazine

But unlike the great apes, with their relatable facial expressions, a slow loris’s misery may be hard to spot.

From The Guardian