Endangered slow loris spotted in Yunnan

A slow loris was seen recently in Mucheng town in Longling county, Yunnan province. [Photo by Yu Yunjiang/for chinadaily.com.cn]

A slow loris appeared recently in Mucheng town of Longling county, Yunnan province, enriching the population of wild animals found in the town in recent years, the local government said.

The animal, was discovered by police officers patrolling the road along the Nujiang River.

"It has two large eyes and a round head, and it walks slowly," said Li Zhensheng, an official of Mucheng. "We kept it safe beside the road until it left safely." 

Photo by Yu Yunjiang/for chinadaily.com.cn