By Donia Nicole Rassas

We are lucky to have the slow loris and many other cool animals living in Krabi near Krabi Town and the rainforest in Ao Nang and Tub Kaak. These are super-cute little nocturnal primates (mammals) that climb trees like monkeys, but slowly. They are never aggressive but possess an effective defensive technique. They have venom glands on their arms!

It’s true, they are the only known venomous primate in the world..

These peaceful animals live in the trees and are seen there almost exclusively. However, on a few occasions over the last couple of decades, we’ve seen them on the ground. Once crossing a highway! This happens most often in residential areas where the trees are not as dense and easy to cross from tree to tree.

The best place to find slow lorises in Krabi is in the rainforest. A country road or path through the forest that isn’t used much is an ideal place to find them.

You can find the slow loris in Krabi from Tub Kaak, to Ao Nang, to Krabi Town, to the small subdistricts all over Krabi.