13. Slow Lorises
Slow lorises, with their wide eyes and gentle appearance, are often victims of the illegal pet trade.
These endangered primates have a venomous bite that can cause severe reactions in humans.
They also require highly specialized diets and care that are rarely met in captivity.
The capture and sale of slow lorises as pets not only endangers the species but also causes immense suffering.
As National Geographic reports, the pet trade is both harmful to the animals and dangerous for humans.