But don’t be fooled—this tiny creature is one of the few poisonous mammals in the world. The slow loris has special glands on its arms that produce venom. When it licks or rubs this venom onto ...

Then, with a quick lick, the oil secreted from glands in their elbow is mixed with saliva to produce a toxic concoction. A slow loris’s bite is so toxic it can kill a human. Not so cute.

Understanding these animals helps highlight the importance of respecting wildlife boundaries and recognizing that cuteness ...