Photo by joelsartore | Lorises, like this greater slow loris, are the only existing venomous primate species in the world. Their venom is produced when secretions from a gland on their elbow mix with their saliva, which is then delivered into the bloodstream of their victims by razor-sharp teeth. The potent mixture, a form of protection against parasites and predators, can cause swelling, anaphylactic shock, and in some cases even death. Photo taken mnzoo. To see more species featured in the Photo Ark, follow me joelsartore. #loris #slowloris #great #animal #mammal #venomous #primate #nocturnal #vulnerable #PhotoArk