The Slow Loris as an Umbrella Species
The slow loris (Nycticebus coucang), a small nocturnal primate with large eyes and slow movements, is one of the most iconic animals inhabiting Sumatra. This popular species has a far greater impact on its environment than it might initially appear. Protecting this endangered animal indirectly helps safeguard numerous other species of animals and plants in its natural habitat. As such, the slow loris is categorized as an “umbrella species.”
