The YouTube Grim Reaper: When wild animals go viral

The slow loris of Indonesia is in serious danger of extinction, their greatest threat being the illegal pet trade.

The YouTube Grim Reaper: When wild animals go viral

The slow loris of Indonesia is in serious danger of extinction, their greatest threat being the illegal pet trade.

It's gorgeous, huge eyes and soft fur make the endangered primate a prized pet and a victim of an online craze spurred on by YouTube videos.

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