Samir's Animal Report

                                                  Slow Loris

 Physical Description of the Slow Loris.

The size of the slow loris depends on the species.They wiegh from 103g to 2,100g.The loris is covered with fur the color of the loris fur can be gray,brown,yellow,red,silver or,golden.They have large eyes si the front of their body.They ensure binocular vision and perception of depth.They have special pincer-like hands-and feet.

         How a Slow Loris Lives

There are more than ten different species of loris which live in tropical rainforest scrub forest,swamps.Loris sleeps during the day in a very specific position.It caris in the ball,placing its head between the long. Although the loris is a solitary creature (living on its own), it can often be seen sleeping in a group of a couple of lorises.Loris is an omnivore (eats both meat and vegetarian food). It eats insects,slugs, small animals,fruit,leaves and various types of eggs.

    Other Interesting Facts.

Their eyes have specific reflective layers called tapetum lucidum, which provides excellent eyesight during the height. It is filled with venom under its elbow used for protection against the predators. When faced with danger, the loris licks its elbow and covers its teeth with poison.     

By Samir Patel