Slender Loris
Overview
Slender lorises are one of three species of loris maintained at the Lemur Center (the others are pygmy slow lorises and slow lorises). All three of these species are members of the family Lorisidae which includes lorises, galagos and pottos and consists of 9 genera and 8 species found in Africa south of the Sahara,...
Feeding
Like the other lorises, the slender loris is a solitary, nocturnal feeder. In this species, however, it appears that adult males and females sometimes forage in pairs. Slender lorises are omnivorous, but unlike the other loris species, they depend on insects as their primary food source. They have a highly developed sense of smell, which...
Fact Sheet
Order: Primates; Suborder: Prosimii Superfamily : Lorisoidea; Family: Lorisidae Genus: Loris; Species: tardigradus Related Species : The slow loris lemur (Nycticebus coucang) and pygmy slow loris (Nycticebus pygmaeus) live in the same general area, and are similar in behavior to the slender loris. Key Facts Adult Size : 0.3 – 0.6 pounds Natural Range :...
Reproduction
The reproductive strategy of the slender loris varies slightly from that of the other loris species. While most individuals live alone, some also live in pairs. There are two distinct mating seasons in the wild, one from April to May and another from October to November. In captivity, the slender loris breeds year round. During...
Social Behavior
Slender lorises are solitary, nocturnal foragers who are active throughout the night. During the day, they sleep curled up in a ball in hollow trees or in the crook of a branch, bracing themselves by clutching nearby twigs with their spindly arms and delicate hands. While generally solitary, slender lorises have been seen foraging with...
Habitat/Conservation
The slender loris is found in India, below about 15º latitude, and on the island nation of Sri Lanka. Its range does not overlap with that of the other two loris species. Slender lorises are well-adapted to exploit a range of habitats. They are often found in low, swampy areas or humid tropical rainforests, but...
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