# Venomous Primate Rediscovered After 90 Years

> Scientists find world's only venomous primate in Indonesian backyards after vanishing since 1930s.
- Title: Venomous Primate Rediscovered After 90 Years · New York Post
- Summary: Scientists find world's only venomous primate in Indonesian backyards after vanishing since 1930s. The Bangka slow loris, the world's only venomous primate…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/23/science/venomous-primate-found-in-indonesia-after-vanishing-in-1930s
- Published: 2026-10-23T14:33:02+00:00
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- Topics: bangka slow loris, venomous primate, indonesia, rediscovery, critically endangered, aolbi wildlife rescue center, news, entertainment
## Bangka Slow Loris Rediscovered
Scientists found the world's only venomous primate in Indonesian backyards after vanishing since the 1930s.
## Venomous Trait and Habitat
The primate packs venom to cause anaphylactic shock but hides in plain sight near human areas.
## Rediscovery Timeline
Last documented in 1937, the species was feared extinct until 2025 when over 90 were found in Indonesia.
## Conservation Status
The Bangka slow loris is critically endangered due to illegal mining and oil palm plantations.

> We are glad to contribute to the scientific record to show that the Bangka slow loris is not lost, but the species is still very close to extinction
## Next Steps for Survival
Researchers need long-term conservation strategies to prevent extinction after rediscovery.
## Key takeaway

The Bangka slow loris, the world's only venomous primate, was rediscovered in Indonesia after being lost to science for nearly 90 years.