Study finds wild release can be deadly for rescued slow lorises

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For rescued slow lorises, returning to the wild can be a deadly gamble. Nishat, one of the two Bengal slow lorises (Nycticebus bengalensis) to survive being released. Credit: Marcel Stawinoga A new scientific study suggests that returning rescued wildlife to natural habitats does not always end in success. In some situations, animals released after time in captivity face serious risks, and the wild can become what researchers describe as a "death trap." The findings appear in the journal Global Ecology and Conservation. The research was carried out by primatologist Professor Anna Nekaris OBE of Anglia Ruskin University along with collaborators from the conservation group Plumploris e.V. and the University of Western Australia. Their work examined the fate of Bengal slow lorises (Nycticebus bengalensis) that were released in Bangladesh. Slow Lorises and the Illegal Pet Trade Slow lorises are known for their large eyes and gentle looking faces, features that have unfortunately made them popular in the illegal wildlife trade. Because of this demand, they rank
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