Slow Loris Plush Toys

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The Slow Loris, Nycticebus (night monkey) moves slowly through the trees. It moves at a singularly measured, exasperatingly unhurried pace. On horizontal branches it inches its way along in an inverted position like a sloth. It dwells only in the Philippines, the East Indies and the warmer parts of southern Asia.

It is about 10 inches long and has a thick woolly fur. The coat can be a variety of color patterns with dark brown markings on the head. It has practically no tail. Its eyes are fairly large, which is common among animals that hunt at night.

The Slow Loris sleeps by day rolled up in a ball, its head and hands buried in the fur between the thighs. At dusk, it begins to stir, and rambles through the trees in search of its evening meal: insects, fruits, and probably bird eggs in season. Rarely does it descend to earth. On the ground, it can, if necessary, move along with an awkward wavering gait, the limbs held out at right angles.

The Slow Loris tracks its victims softly and stealthily. When it is within range of a succulent moth, beetle, or grasshopper, it raises itself on its hind legs, hurls itself on the unfortunate insect, and grabs it between its fingers. It always takes care, however, to have a secure hold on a branch with its hind feet. Its thumb and great toe are very large, so it can get a tight grip on things.

The average lifespan of the slow loris is about 20 years.

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Image of Slow Loris generated by Firefly.