Slender lorises facts for kids
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Loris
É. Geoffroy, 1796
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The slender loris is a nocturnal hunter. It moves slowly through trees and grips branches tightly with its opposable thumbs and toes. When it attacks prey it goes closer and then snatches it with both hands.
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Description
The slender loris is about the size of a squirrel, and has small finger nails. It has two brown eyes, and has white fur on its chest.
Habits
The slender loris usually spends its time on trees. They like to groom and wrestle with each other.
Food
These animals eat insects, lizards, birds, but will also eat things like slugs, flowers, shoots, young leaves, and sometimes even eggs. They would also like termites and roaches for a tasty treat.
History
Native people thought that the slender lorises had magical powers. It is not clear how many slender lorises survive in the wild.
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The gray slender loris, Loris lydekkerianus, is found in India and Sri Lanka.
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The red slender loris, Loris tardigradus, is found in Sri Lanka.
See also
In Spanish: Loris (género) para niños
