Meet the slow loris, the only venomous primate in existence - Stephanie Poindexter
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Deep in the jungles of southeast Asia lurks a deadly creature with sharp teeth and a venomous bite. But it’s not a snake. It’s a slow loris, the only venomous primate, and one of only a few venomous mammals. Despite their wide-eyed looks, their story is much fiercer than many might imagine. Stephanie Poindexter dives into this complex creature’s surprising characteristics.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Stephanie A Poindexter
- Director
- Reza Riahi, Gerta Xhelo
- Narrator
- Addison Anderson
- Composer
- Saba Alizadeh
- Sound Designer
- Saba Alizadeh
