Jungle Gremlins of Java

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Natural World, 2011-2012 Episode 7 of 13

Duration: 1 hour

The slow loris is the real-life gremlin, extremely cute but with a venom that can kill. Now it's also a YouTube superstar with millions of hits. Dr Anna Nekaris travels to the jungles of Java to solve the riddle of its toxic bite, but a shocking discovery awaits.

  • Loris examined by vet

    Loris examined by vet

    Once a loris has been rescued from life as a pet, it must be examined by a vet to determine if it has a future in the wild. Sadly, many pet lorises cannot be returned to the wild; they often have had their teeth cut off as owners fear being bitten.

  • Primatologist Anna Nekaris with Loris in illegal market

    Primatologist Anna Nekaris with Loris in illegal market

  • Infra-red loris on branch

Credits

Series Producer
Steve Greenwood
Participant
Anna Nekaris
Director
Stephen Gooder
Executive Producer
Chris Cole

Broadcasts

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