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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.
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