Stop the Illegal Trade of the Slow Loris in Indonesia
By Billie HassimTargets: Republic of Indonesia and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of Indonesia
Goal: Protect the endangered slow loris species from horrific animal cruelty faced at the hands of pet traders.
The Republic of Indonesia has neglected to enforce strict regulation on the illegal trade of the slow loris. Although these animals are endangered, there has been little action taken to prevent these animals from being sold on the black market. Many slow lorises are taken from their natural habitat in order to be “groomed” as domestic pets; they are venomous primates and therefore must be made “safe” for their potential owners. This process of “grooming” is one of utmost animal cruelty. In order to make these animals ready for domestic use, they are stripped of their teeth. The process of removing their teeth is inhumane and painful; their teeth are carelessly ripped out with pliers or nail clippers. This process often leads to infection and painful death for the slow lorises. In addition to the cruelty they face from their “grooming”, the process of being put on sale in markets further traumatizes the slow lorises.
These animals are nocturnal so they suffer from being exposed to bright lights as well as other external factors they would not usually be exposed to during the quiet hours of the night. Because of ongoing illegal trade of slow lorises, it is almost impossible to find them in their natural habitat; this species is quickly moving from endangered to nearly extinct. The Republic of Indonesia and the President of Indonesia must acknowledge and take responsibility for the lack of concern shown in stopping the illegal trade of slow lorises; restrictions must be placed in order to ban the trade of these animals before it is too late.
Unfortunately, little is known about this species. Recently, slow lorises have become a viral sensation on social sites such as YouTube. These videos depict the slow lorises as “cute” domestic pets and they have received millions of views. Thanks to these videos, people often misunderstand the slow loris because they see them as nothing more than cute and obedient household pets. What these videos fail to depict is the reality behind the lorises held in captivity. Most individuals do not realize the pain these animals must endure in order to be “domesticated” nor do they realize that it is illegal in most countries to own a slow loris.
An effective method to discourage the illegal trade of the slow loris is spreading knowledge and awareness of this endangered species. By exposing the horrific conditions these animals are put through, individuals are more than likely to be discouraged from buying them and keeping them as household pets, causing the demand of slow lorises in the black market to decline. In addition to spreading awareness of this species, immediate action must be taken against the illegal trade and sales of the slow loris in order to protect them from extinction at the hands of human beings.
Help give these helpless animals a voice by sharing the horrible reality of what these “cute” lorises must endure in order to become pets. Also, by signing the petition below, you can urge the Republic of Indonesia and the President of Indonesia to enforce strict regulations against the illegal trade of the slow loris species.
PETITION LETTER
Dear Republic of Indonesia and the President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono,
The illegal trade and sales of the slow loris in Indonesia must be banned. The process involved in obtaining and “grooming” these endangered animals for trade and sales is extremely inhumane and cruel. The slow lorises are being taken away from their natural habitat and being mutilated in order to be “domesticated” and made “safe” for prospective owners. While there is no guarantee that placing strict restrictions on the illegal trade of slow lorises will completely stop these practices, it is imperative to try to reduce these actions if not stop them completely. By placing strict bans on the illegal trade of these animals, you can increase the chances of this species survival; if no measures are taken, it would become very likely that the slow lorises will become extinct.
I am urging you to save what is left of this endangered species. The suffering and death they face in order to become “cute” household pets is unnecessary and can be greatly reduced with your help. Please take the action to strictly enforce current Indonesian and international laws that ban the trade and sales of the slow lorises; this is an issue that can no longer be neglected and ignored.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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Photo credit: Dr. Karmele Llano Sánchez via International Animal Rescue
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43 Comments
Leave them alone in their natural habitats!!! there are too many homeless cats and dogs, who are good domestic pets.
These sickos need to be stopped
Disgusting animal cruelty.I am sick of Indonesias disgraceful record of animal and environmental abuse
If humans want a pet — they should adopt a homeless, already domesticated dog or cat!
Que cruel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kill those people. Save the animals.
Sorry… I didn´t mean… I´m in chock because of the cruelty but, I don´t want to kill people. Please, do something for animals.
isso tem que acabar !!
Que Deus faça cumprir
Chega de tanta crueldade com os animais, deixe-os em paz em seu habitat.
Absurdo!
Chega de crueldade com os animais, esta na hora de alguem de poder fazer alguma coisa que proteja esses animais inocentes.
Fora com estem covardes
To chocada!!! Poderia fazer o mesmo com esse monstro…
nossa covardia, porque não faz isso com as nega dele. filho da p…….não tem o que fazer, gente a toa,
Vamos lutar para acabar com essa maldade. Os animais tem que viver livres, respeitados. Nós invadimos o espaço deles, modificamos e ainda os aprisionamos.
Chega de crueldade….inclusive com os animais…
só uma pessoa sem DEUS no coração para fazer essas crueldades com esses bichinhos sem nenhuma defesa,esses tipos de coisas acabam com o meu dia,infelizmente ainda existe esses tipos de pessoas.
Com o meu tambem. Fico indignada com tanta crueldade.
São uns malditos….
Todos devemos nos unir para acabar com esse tipo de coisa.
Não é justo que animais inocentes sofram tanto nas mãos do ser humano.
Precisamos ter mais conciência e passar essa conciência de salvar e protejer o nosso mundo. E isso iremos conseguir apenas nos unindo.
ISSO É MONSTRUOSO!ESTA BARBARIDADE TEM QUE ACABAR ,PELO AMOR DE DEUS
Por favor, ASSINEM todos os abaixo-assinados, contra tortura animal.Obrigada.
Monstruosidade é pouco esses na verdade são os verdadeiros animais
There’s something seriously wrong with the individuals doing this.
Até quando vai acontecer esses disparates, e o povo deitado em berço esplêndido? Vão acordar meu povo!!!!! Os animais irracionais não tem culpa dos fracassos, desamores, negócios mal feitos e falta de educação e discrepância dos humanos!!!!! O que tinha que acontecer quando ocorresse um disparate dessa natureza o algoz ou sádico deveria na mesma proporção também sofrer igualmente!!! Que absurdo, tchê!!!!!
Da exploração e do confinamento de animais só podemos colher o sofrimento. Se não tivessem sido retirados da natureza, esses animais teriam ao menos a chance de sobreviver com seus próprios recursos e viver dignamente o que cabe à sua natureza livre…..
:’(
STOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP FOR GOD
Please dont do that. Put yourself in their shoes.
All sensient being must be respect. Dont be cruel. Please!!
VAMOS ASSINAR
vamos acabar com a crueldade contra seres indefesos
Stop using animals as objects. It’s an act of specism (discrimination of a living being in relation to their species). Every living being deserves to live in peace, because we all have the same desires: Happiness, No Suffering, Unobstructed Space, and some Food. We have a lot in common!
It is not ornaments or exotic luxuries, be them clothes, furniture, or animals, that will lead us to happiness. These are mere illusions.
We will be suffering, for as long as we think we are important enough to make others suffer for our own pleasure.
As long as we have that sense of love for I, Me, Mine, in other words, Ego, we will keep finding more and more ways to make others suffer, and that will bring humanity (as a whole) even more suffering.
Que tristeza ver uma coisa dessas.Cadeia é pouco pra êsses …..nem sei do que chama-los…..
Sempre os covardes, ignorantes e gananciosos “humanos”, não se importam com o sofrimento alheio…É preciso dar um basta, conscientizando e aplicando multas altíssimas além de prisão…
Crueldade…
cruel de mais…
Estes crimes tem que ter um fim…
Terrific ! STOOOOP THIS !!!
derecho animal!!
These are not people but Devils without a soul
I am so tired and of the ack of official committment and tourism pressure on governments to crack down on this. The Youtube sensation that promoted this shoud be penalised and further exotic pet promotion stopped.
Other examples of animal welfare atrocities https://www.change.org/petitions/close-the-fb-page-called-really-support-the-page-wolf-butchering-cooking-ad-recipes-fb-page-close-the-page/sponsors/new http://www.change.org/petitions/save-the-wolves-4 http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/322/841/455/
Homens de bem tem que tomar providencia em favor dos animais porqu tem sertos seres HUMANOS que sao mas animais que os proprios animais.
chega de tortutas em animais
stop this for god sake
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