These slow-moving Strepsirhini primates range from Borneo and the southern Philippines in Southeast Asia, through Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, India (North Eastern India, Bengal), southern China (Yunnan area), and Thailand.
The Slow Loris is a mysterious creature that moves slowly though skillfully through the forest at night. These beautiful animals are marked with large eyes and bold stripes.
Solitary creatures, Slow Lorises are active mainly at night. They forage for tender shoots and fruit, eating insects and bird eggs as well.
Most Slow Lorises weigh about three pounds (one and a half kilograms). They are usually between 10.5 and 15 inches (25 to 40 centimeters) long and their bodies have plump appearances. Slow Lorises have very large eyes circled by dark rings. White lines are seen between the Slow Loris’s eyes. Their bodies are predominantly white or very light gray in color. A darker stripe, usually of brown or reddish brown, runs down the back from the crown. The muzzles of Slow Lorises are relatively short and round. They have opposable thumbs. The tail is a mere stump.
The slow loris is a rather peculiar animal with their big eyes and variety of calls including hisses, buzzes and loud whistles. For the purpose of this weeks fact though we will talk about their unique venom they are capable of producing. This primate has sebaceous glands located in the crook of their elbow. When this clown is about to bite into its prey they will lick these glands coating their teeth with a poison. Once they bite into their unfortunate prey this poison will cause the bite site to itch, swell and ache for days. Let this be a warning that not all primates are friendly and fun. I don’t think you would want to get bit by this little guy.
The slow loris will also coat their babies with this poison if they have to leave them alone for any amount of time. This is a very interesting technique to ensure that nothing attacks your children. Instead of getting a babysitter the next time you go out, just spread harmful poison on your kids. Not only will your kids be safe from predators but you just saved yourself some money by not having to hire that pesky 14 year old babysitter.
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