Slow loris to be euthanised as Environment Ministry runs out of options
10 Apr 2014, 7:33 PM
Lucy Lovell
The Ministry of Environment has decided that an illegally trafficked slow loris – a species recognised as ‘vulnerable’ on the IUCN red list – will be euthanised.
“After running out of other options, the ministry sees euthanasia as the only option available,” stated Assistant Director for the Environment Department Ilham Atho Mohamed.
“This decision does not affect the wild population or the conservation potential of the species. It will also help prevent further illegal trade of such species and prevent the specimen from re-entering illegal trade,” she contended.
The slow loris was discovered by police in a January drugs raid in the capital Malé, along with more than MVR300,000 in cash.
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