The Red Slender Loris (Loris tardigradus) is a small primate native to Sri Lanka. They have huge, brown eyes and small, mouse-like ears. They are carnivores, exclusively living off their prey, including geckos, lizards, dragonflies, and other insects. Their digestive system is so powerful that it can process poison, allowing them to eat toxic insects. They live in the southwestern rainforests of Sri Lanka, sticking to the treetops rather than the forest floor. Like many other lorises, the red slender loris is nocturnal, and their big eyes help them see at night. They typically move slowly and noiselessly, but can climb rapidly when motivated.
Red Slender Loris' have a body length of 4.7”-9.8” (12-25 cm), height on all fours of 2.75”-5.9” (7-15 cm), and body width between 1.6”-3.1” (4-8 cm). The typical weight of the Red Slender Loris is in the range of 2.8-6 oz (.08-.17 kg). Red Slender Loris' have lifespans between 15-18 years in the wild and 17-22 years in captivity.
The Red Slender Loris (Loris tardigradus) is a small primate native to Sri Lanka. They have huge, brown eyes and small, mouse-like ears. They are carnivores, exclusively living off their prey, including geckos, lizards, dragonflies, and other insects. Their digestive system is so powerful that it can process poison, allowing them to eat toxic insects. They live in the southwestern rainforests of Sri Lanka, sticking to the treetops rather than the forest floor. Like many other lorises, the red slender loris is nocturnal, and their big eyes help them see at night. They typically move slowly and noiselessly, but can climb rapidly when motivated.
Red Slender Loris' have a body length of 4.7”-9.8” (12-25 cm), height on all fours of 2.75”-5.9” (7-15 cm), and body width between 1.6”-3.1” (4-8 cm). The typical weight of the Red Slender Loris is in the range of 2.8-6 oz (.08-.17 kg). Red Slender Loris' have lifespans between 15-18 years in the wild and 17-22 years in captivity.
