India, Jan. 9 -- The grey slender loris is a unique primate found in southern India and Sri Lanka.

It faces threats from hunting and habitat loss despite its ecological importance.

Conservation efforts are underway to protect it by restoring habitats and promoting awareness to reverse harmful mythical beliefs.

When you hear the name "grey slender loris", your mind might leap to the flamboyant King Julien from the 2005 movie Madagascar, or his wide-eyed sidekick Mort. The link is understandable, but misleading: Julien and Mort belong to the lemur family of Madagascar, while the grey slender loris is a very different primate found only in southern India and Sri Lanka.

Yet this mix-up reveals a fascinating truth - lemurs and lorises, tho...