The Pygmy Slow Loris (Nycticebus pygmaeus) is a small primate native to southeastern Asia. They are recognizable by their round eyes, huge compared to their face, and their short dense coat. Their large eyes help them see in the dark: an important ability since they are nocturnal hunters. The pygmy slow loris is the only venomous primate and one of the few venomous mammals. They secret the venom from their elbows and then lick it to make their bites venomous. They live in the rainforests of Vietman, Laos, and Yunnan, China, and live almost entirely in the trees, never touching the ground.
Pygmy Slow Loris' have a body length of 7.5”-9.8” (19-25 cm), tail length of .4”-.8” (1-2 cm), height on all fours of 3.3”-4.5” (8.5-11.5 cm), and body width between 2.75”-3.5” (7-9 cm). The typical weight of the Pygmy Slow Loris is in the range of .7-1.3 lb (.3-.6 kg). Pygmy Slow Loris' have lifespans between 15-17 years in the wild and 16-20 years in captivity.
The Pygmy Slow Loris (Nycticebus pygmaeus) is a small primate native to southeastern Asia. They are recognizable by their round eyes, huge compared to their face, and their short dense coat. Their large eyes help them see in the dark: an important ability since they are nocturnal hunters. The pygmy slow loris is the only venomous primate and one of the few venomous mammals. They secret the venom from their elbows and then lick it to make their bites venomous. They live in the rainforests of Vietman, Laos, and Yunnan, China, and live almost entirely in the trees, never touching the ground.
Pygmy Slow Loris' have a body length of 7.5”-9.8” (19-25 cm), tail length of .4”-.8” (1-2 cm), height on all fours of 3.3”-4.5” (8.5-11.5 cm), and body width between 2.75”-3.5” (7-9 cm). The typical weight of the Pygmy Slow Loris is in the range of .7-1.3 lb (.3-.6 kg). Pygmy Slow Loris' have lifespans between 15-17 years in the wild and 16-20 years in captivity.