On Wednesday 8 October, 2025, it was reported that slow lorises, small nocturnal primates native to Indonesia, are facing a serious threat from electricity cables. These animals, often found injured or electrocuted, are falling victim to the power lines that connect isolated forest fragments due to human development and rural electricity grid extension.
According to the latest update from International Animal Rescue (IAR), an organization dedicated to protecting and rescuing animals, the voltage of these electricity cables is designed for household use. When the slow lorises climb along the lines, they are at risk of being electrocuted, which can result in severe burns, loss of limbs, blindness, and even death.
In response to this alarming situation, IAR has launched an emergency appeal to raise funds and awareness for the rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation of electrocuted slow lorises. CEO Gavin Bruce stated, “Slow loris electrocution is a preventable crisis, with each casualty representing a lost life and a call for action to help protect other innocent victims.” IAR’s Indonesian partners, YIARI, have reported an increase in these cases and are in desperate need of support to continue their vital work.
At the YIARI Rehabilitation Centre, slow lorises that have been electrocuted receive emergency life-saving care. This includes fluid rehydration, airway management, burn treatments, antibiotics, pain relief, and even surgical interventions like amputation of severely burned limbs. Once stabilized, the animals are closely monitored and receive round-the-clock nursing care, medical check-ups, and behavioral enrichment to aid in their recovery. The ultimate goal is to release them back into the wild.
However, the rehabilitation process is lengthy and costly. Each slow loris requires days, weeks, or even months of care, including medical treatment, surgical interventions, nursing care, physical rehabilitation, and preparation for release. IAR is calling on the public to support their efforts and help give these animals a second chance.
To join the fight to save slow lorises and their homes from electrocution, please visit https://www.internationalanimalrescue.org/appeal/slow-loris-electrocutions and make a donation. With your support, we can work towards a future where these unique and endangered primates are free from harm. This news was distributed by https://pressat.co.uk/.