Slow Loris

 

Physical Description

  • This type of Loris species has gray to reddish fur.

  •  They have very long slender arms and legs

General Characteristics

Length :  175 to 264 mm ( 6.89 to 10.39 in )

Weight : 85 – 348 g ( 2.99 to 12.25 lbs )

Tail  Length : 40-60 cm ( 16 – 24 inches )

Range – India and Sri Lanka

Habitat – Wet and Dry zones, lowland and highland forest

Diet  Fruits, young leaves, shoots, and small invertebrates

What type of animal :  Herbivore

Status – There is only as few as 2,500 remaining in the wild. They are continually declining.

Reason for the status – Deforestation due to urbanization , local, domestic and commercial trade

Gestation Period – 166 to 169 days

Lifespan 15 to 18 years / 15 to 16 years in captivity

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