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A rare and endangered pygmy slow loris has given birth to twins at Amazon World Zoo Park on the Isle of Wight. The proud parents, Lapek and Ramina, are a breeding pair in the European Endangered Species Programme. Pygmy slow lorises originate from the rainforests and bamboo thickets of Vietnam, Laos, eastern Cambodia, and southern China, making the birth of these twins a significant event.
The zoo staff expressed their excitement and pride to be part of the captive breeding program for the pygmy slow loris. This recent birth marks the fourth pair of lorises born at the zoo since the arrival of the breeding pair in December 2020. According to the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), these twins are the only ones born in the UK in the past year, with only seven other zoos in Europe successfully breeding pygmy slow lorises during the same period.
Pygmy slow lorises are classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s red list due to a significant decline in their population over the last 24 years. The decline is attributed to hunting for the pet trade, food, and medicinal purposes, as well as habitat loss from human settlements and agricultural activities. The birth of these twins at the zoo contributes to the efforts to maintain a captive population of pygmy slow lorises while the species continues to face challenges in the wild.
The zoo spokesperson emphasized the importance of breeding endangered species like the pygmy slow loris as part of their conservation efforts. By ensuring the existence of a captive population, zoos play a crucial role in protecting species that are struggling in their natural habitats. This latest addition to the zoo’s pygmy slow loris population highlights the dedication of Amazon World Zoo Park to the conservation and preservation of endangered species
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