Which of these statements is true about the slow loris, a primate which is both poisonous and venomous?
- All of these
- It covers its young with a toxin to keep them from being eaten.
- It has a venomous bite.
- It secretes a toxin from the glands on the inside of its elbows.
Answer
The correct answer is A) All of these.
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