"But these viral sensations have new competition from a captivating creature, which is taking social media by storm. The Bronx Zoo in New York has shared a video of a baby pygmy slow loris, born at the zoo's new World of Darkness exhibit. This adorable species is listed as Endangered by the IUCN Red List of Threatened species, making this infant's birth particularly special."
"Often described as resesmbling children's teddy bears, pygmy slow lorises have large, round, forward-facing eyes. Their faces are patterned with light and dark fur, including circles around their eyes that almost resemble clown makeup. As the 'pygmy' part of their name suggests, these animals are very small. Even once they reach adulthood, pygmy slow lorises measure just 6 to 10 inches long (15 to 25 centimeters) and weigh about one pound."
A baby pygmy slow loris was born at the Bronx Zoo's World of Darkness exhibit on 13 December 2025. The infant's gender is not yet confirmed and the baby has not been named. The species is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, making the birth notable for conservation awareness. Footage shows the mother carrying the infant on her stomach and intermittently 'parking' on branches. Pygmy slow lorises are small nocturnal primates with large forward-facing eyes and patterned facial fur. Adults measure 6 to 10 inches and weigh about one pound, smaller than the average squirrel. The infant has attracted enthusiastic reactions on Instagram and TikTok.
Read at Mail Online
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