Loris

Lorisidae



Lorisidae are a family of strepsirrhine primates, including the species of Slender and Slow lorises, Pottos, and Angwatibos. These tiny primates are native to tropical Africa, South and Southeast Asia.

Both species of Loris are noctural with incredibly large eyes, and are arboreal in nature. Their diet consists of insects, leaves and slugs.





Virtual Loris


What to look out for


EASY
Notice the incredibly large eye sockets allowing superb night vision
MILD
How does the snout of the Loris compare with that of a Lemur?
TOUGH
What features does the loris skull share with that of the lemur, another strepsirrhine primate?




CT Scan



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