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What is the world's only known venomous primate?

Question #149284. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Apr 29 2023.
Originally posted Apr 29 2023 7:33 PM.

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Who knew? The Slow Loris is venomous. They have glands around their armpits which they have to lick in order to make the venomous concoction in their mouth before they bite. The bites can actually cause anaphylaxis and death in humans.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_loris

link https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/five-surprisingly-venomous-animals.html#:~:text=Slow%20lorises%20(above)%20are%20the,arms%20to%20be%20'tickled'.

Apr 29 2023, 7:39 PM
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