lorises

/ˈlɔrɪsɪz/
noun
  1. Small, slow-moving, nocturnal primates with large eyes, found in South and Southeast Asia.
    • Conservationists work to protect lorises from the illegal pet trade.
    • Lorises have a very slow climbing style to avoid predators.
    • The zoo's new exhibit features several species of lorises from the rainforests of Asia.
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