From Prague to Sumatra: František Příbrský and the fight to save the Slow Loris

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František Příbrský is a zoologist, field conservationist and nature lover who has devoted his life to protecting animals in the wild. He divides his time between the Czech Republic, where he is head of In Situ projects at Ostrava Zoo and the island of Sumatra, where he founded the Kukang Rescue Program, an NGO working to protect slow lorises in the wild, primarily against illegal animal trafficking. František recently visited Radio Prague’s studio to talk about his life’s passion – protecting animals and nature. I first asked what took him to Sumatra where he is spearheading efforts to save the Slow Loris from extinction.