Environment2 sources
Bangka Slow Loris Rediscovered: Over 90 Individuals Found on Bangka Island
- Over 90 Bangka slow lorises have been documented on Bangka Island from 2015 to 2025.
- The species was previously feared lost or critically endangered and was declared possibly extinct in 2015.
- Wildlife rescues have played a crucial role in recording the existence and aiding the rehabilitation of the species.
- Habitat loss continues to pose a significant threat to the survival of the Bangka slow loris.
- The species is native to parts of Borneo and the island of Bangka.
Articles (3)
The Times of India·
Slow loris feared extinct since 1930s rediscovered; over 90 found in Indonesia
The Times of India·
Bangka Slow Loris Rediscovered: Rescues reveal more than 90 venomous primates; habitat loss still threatens
Mongabay·
Venomous Indonesian primate feared extinct still clings on – but threats persist