loris, (subfamily Lorisinae), any of about 14 species of tail-less or short-tailed South and Southeast Asian forest primates. Lorises are arboreal and nocturnal, curling up to sleep by day.

A loris's locomotion is a slow and cautious climbing form of quadrupedalism. Some lorises are almost entirely insectivorous, while others also include fruits, gums, leaves, and slugs in their diet.

Nov 12, 2024 · Lorises are arboreal primates with large eyes encircled by patches and short index fingers. They constitute the subfamily Lorinae under the family Lorisidae, which also contains pottos …

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 …

Found in South and Southeast Asia, the slow loris is the world’s only venomous primate. Find out more about these unique animals & how to help protect them

May 27, 2024 · Loris refers to any of the 10 species of short-tailed or tailless primates in the subfamily Lorisinae. They are native to the forests of south and southeast Asia.

“Loris” comes from the old Dutch word for clown, in reference to the dark, make-up-like circles around their eyes. The world’s only venomous primates, slow lorises produce oil from the brachial gland on …