Slender Loris
Loris tardigradus nordicus

The slender loris, a nocturnal primate, emerges at night from a tree hole, leaf nest or similar shelter. It climbs along tree branches with slow deliberation, clinging tightly with all but one foot at a time.
Using its keen senses of smell and sight, the slender loris primarily hunts insects and other small creatures. Its prey tends to be slow-moving, depending on a foul smell or toxicity for protection. The slender loris, however, is able to feed on these easy to catch prey animals with no ill effects. It will also feed on leaves, buds, fruits and bird eggs.

Fact File

Weight: 3 to 13 oz

Length: 7 to 10 in

Lifespan: 12 to 15 yrs

Habitat: Tropical forest, rainforest and swamp

Diet: Primarily insects, some shoots, leaves, eggs and small vertebrates

Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Vulnerable)