Selfie tourism is killing these incredibly cute creatures

Warning: this article contains images of animal abuse which some may find distressing. A small furry creature huddles close to a tree branch on the edge of the forest. Its large, globular eyes are shut (it's daytime, and so now it sleeps); its strong hands and arms hold firm even as it slumbers. SEE ALSO: Baby manatees take to the sky for rehabilitation In a deep sleep, the creature doesn't hear the rustling of approaching predators. Before it knows what's happening, it's plucked from the tree and bundled into a bag. When it is finally taken out into the blinding light of day, metal pliers are forced into its mouth to clip its teeth. Then it is shoved into a wire cage, alone and in pain. Read more... More about Social Media, Slow Loris, Social Good, Social Media Companies, and Animals Isobel Hamilton #news #DDNews

Original Post: http://mashable.com/2017/11/18/slow-loris-selfie-tourism-facebook-cute-animal/