The slow loris, also known by its scientific name, nictebus coucang, is a medium sized primate characterized by its large flat eyes, white stripe, and stubby tail. The slow loris has incredibly strong muscles and opposable thumbs that make it possible for it to hang onto branches and stay motionless for long periods of time. Due to the slow loris having more vertebrae than other primats, they have very snakelike movemnts.
This particular primate species is found in asia and Indonesia. The slow loris enjoys warmer climates and can typically be found high up in the trees of places such as the rainforest. Due to habitat destruction, many have been dying off. In some places it is believed that they can be used to cure diseases, so they are hunted
This particular primate species is found in asia and Indonesia. The slow loris enjoys warmer climates and can typically be found high up in the trees of places such as the rainforest. Due to habitat destruction, many have been dying off. In some places it is believed that they can be used to cure diseases, so they are hunted