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Venomous Indonesian primate feared extinct still clings on – but threats persist

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Briefings

A recent study reveals that the Bangka slow loris, once thought extinct, survives on Indonesia's Bangka Island. Researchers analyzed over 90 rescued individuals from 2021, confirming the species is not extinct despite a 2015 IUCN declaration of critical endangerment. The study highlights that while the primate remains widespread across the island, human activities pose persistent threats. Co-author Timon Glaw noted the primate's long period of scientific obscurity. The article was originally published on Mongabay.

Key points

• The Bangka slow loris (Nycticebus bancanus) survives on Indonesia's Bangka Island despite a 2015 IUCN Red List declaration of critical endangerment.
• Researchers analyzed over 90 rescued individuals from 2021, confirming the species is not extinct and remains widespread across the island.

Context

The Bangka slow loris was declared critically endangered in 2015 after last being documented in scientific literature around 1937. This study analyzes more than 90 rescued individuals from 2021, revealing the species remains widespread across the island despite persistent human threats.

Limitations

The study covers only 2021 data from the Alobi Wildlife Rescue Center, which rescued 43 lorises across four districts including Pangkalpinang. Human activities pose persistent hazards, but specific threat mechanisms and impact metrics are not detailed in the provided evidence.

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