Species Details:
- Bengal Slow Loris (Nycticebus bengalensis)
- Locally known as “Lajuki Bandor” (meaning “shy monkey”).
- Belongs to the strepsirrhine primate
- Notable for its nocturnal behavior and slow, shy movements.
- World’s only venomous primates.
- They’re arboreal—meaning they live in trees—and can be spotted curling up to sleep in branches or using vines and leaves to get around.
- They are omnivores.
Conservation Status:
- Listed as Endangered (EN) under IUCN Red List – Category 3.1.
- Also protected under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, making its capture and trade illegal.
Habitat and Distribution:
- Found in northeastern India, and parts of Southeast Asia.
- Prefers dense tropical forests.
- Faces threats from habitat loss, poaching, and illegal pet trade.
The rescue highlights the rich biodiversity of Assam and the need for community awareness in wildlife protection. Slow lorises play an ecological role by controlling insect populations and contributing to seed dispersal.
