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Loris, any of about 11 species of tail-less or short-tailed South and Southeast Asian forest primates. Arboreal and nocturnal, they curl up to sleep by day. They have soft gray or brown fur, huge eyes encircled by dark patches, and short index fingers. The Javan slow loris is the world’s only venomous primate.
Loris is the common name for the wet-nosed primates of the subfamily Lorinae[1] (sometimes spelled Lorisinae[2]) in the family Lorisidae. Loris is one genus in this subfamily and includes the slender lorises, Nycticebus is the genus containing the slow lorises, and Xanthonycticebus is the genus name of the pygmy slow loris.
The Enigmatic Loris: A Deep Dive into the World of Slow and Slender Primates The loris, a captivating primate often overlooked, occupies a unique niche in the animal kingdom. These nocturnal creatures, masters of stealth and slow movement, are found across the tropical rainforests of Asia and Africa. More than just adorable faces, lorises boast a complex biology, fascinating behaviors, and an ...
Javan slow lorises are now one of only six mammal species known to use venom against individuals of their own species. Aprisonsan via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 International Slow ...
Slow lorises are a study in contradictions. With wide eyes and furry bodies, these slow-moving, pint-sized primates look like cuddly stuffed animals. But their venom-filled bites can rot flesh and cause anaphylactic shock in humans. Those chomps are a helpful defense against predators, but these ...