Tees for Animal Lover
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Fueled by viral YouTube videos, the popularity of slow lorises has risen and they have become a popular exotic pet. Slow lorises are typically taken from their natural habitat and sold into the illegal pet trade, where they will likely go through the horrifying process of having their teeth and claws removed so they can become “cuddly pets.”
Taking animals from the wild for the pet trade is a major threat to biodiversity and of course to the endangered species themselves. Thanks to the work of International Animal Rescue (IAR), ten slow lorises now have their freedom back. After a lengthy rehabilitation process, these animals finally reached the point where they were strong enough to be released back to their wild home.
Seeing the lengths these incredible rescuers went to to get these lorises back to the forest is sure to bring a smile to your face! Remember, if you see an exotic animal living in horrible conditions, say something! You can report the suspected abuse to local authorities who can take action. For more information about International Animal Rescue (IAR) and how you can help stop the illegal exotic pet trade, visit their official website!
yey.. tears of joy…
Their teeth are usually pulled out by traffickers who capture and sell them so to return them to the “wild” would be cruel.
But to keep them at home is also cruel as they have very special needs – so let them in the hands of the specialized professionals who will take good care of them. I hate to see exotic animals in stupid videos at peoples homes.