Slow Loris: tickling is not funny, it's torture (VIDEO)

In every video that circulates on the web, they are tickled with laughter, funny skits that, however, hide a terrible truth. Stories of violence and torture against the Loris Lento.

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In every movie that circulates on the web they are tickled with laughter, funny skits that, however, hide one terrible truth. Stories of violence and torture to the detriment of Loris Lento.





The monkeys also protagonists of the famous cartoon ‘Madagascar’, loved for their big eyes and their tenderness are, in fact, among the main victims of a horror market.

Their story is documented and reported by International Animal Rescue through the voice of the actor Peter Egan, shows what's behind the Loris Lento.

A story that leaves you speechless. Slow Loris are first and foremost endangered animals, illegally caught in Southeast Asia and resold on the street, in markets or abroad, as if they were gods pets.

By their nature, the Loris are wild and to tame them and render them harmless, barbaric and violent methods are used. THE their teeth are torn out with tweezers and without anesthesia, this is because their bite is painful and can be severe allergic reactions.

Slow Loris: tickling is not funny, it's torture (VIDEO)

All images shown in the video of the International Animal Rescue where the reason why is also explained they pull their arms up. Which is not what everyone believes, namely that the Lorises love to be tickled or cuddled.

When I too afraid they tend to defend themselves with the production of poison through the glands present in the armpits, which is then released with the bite.

After such a treatment, the concept that having a Loris in the house could be there is certainly to be revised the right solution for everyone. Another matter is that of nutrition, they often become malnourished or obese, putting their health at risk.

Without forgetting that during the illegal transport they are locked up in tiny cages, without water or food and are forced to stand for days next to the carcasses of those who have not made it. The Loris are nocturnal animals, therefore even the sunlight can cause them serious discomfort.



Slow Loris: tickling is not funny, it's torture (VIDEO)

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Among the many stories told by the IAR is that of Fast, sold illegally and captured from its natural habitat to meet the growing demand for these primates as pets.

His life wasn't easy. From a nocturnal animal he was turned into a domestic for six months, locked up in an outdoor cage, without protection from the sun or heat.

Luckily, he was rescued and since 2011 Cepat has been living at rescue center of the IAR in Java, Indonesia, where he was treated, but will never be able to return to the wild. Yet so many people around the world continue to want a Loris.

"They are completely unsuitable for home life. Small animals are being captured in the wild at such a rapid rate that it could have serious implications for the future of the species. In fact, four of the eight slow loris species are classified as vulnerable from the IUCN Red List, one is in danger of extinction and the other three have yet to be classified, ”he explains And.

Under these conditions, these animals do not face a happy future.

“Cepat is an example of the damage that captivity can cause to slow loris. Like so many others, Cepat had his teeth brutally removed so that he could not protect himself. And even though he's only spent six months in captivity, he's developed one metabolic disease of bones due to poor nutrition ".

Slow Loris: tickling is not funny, it's torture (VIDEO)

Celebrities also fuel exploitation

As prominent people, celebrities should help deliver positive messages, if in some cases it happens, in many others it doesn't. For example, we told you about Lady Gaga who wanted to use a Loris in one of his videos, but the little primate who still had teeth bit her on set.



More Rihanna, had posted a selfie with a Loris, which was then used by the police to track down the peddlers of the animal, arriving at the confiscation of all other specimens.

"For the good of individuals and for the good of the species, the hype for these primates as pets must be suffocated", he claims And.

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Slow Loris: tickling is not funny, it's torture (VIDEO)

"Tickling is torture" (PETITION)

Torture videos are depopulated on the web, which is why IAR, which runs the largest center in the world for the recovery of slow loris, has launched the "Tickling is torture" campaign to raise awareness on how wrong it is keep these animals indoors.

To sign this horror, sign the petition here

Dominella Trunfio

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