You probably noticed my very large eyes which assist me in seeing at night. My exceptional vision also helps me in hunting for my favorite food which is insects. My favorite meals consist of mealworms, crickets, bananas and pears. I usually do most of my hunting at night, as I am nocturnal. I stalk my prey and sneak up on it slowly from behind and then grab it with both my hands. I am most closely related to gorillas and other primates in the animal kingdom.
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I have a remarkable sense of smell that assists me in my hunting of insects after the sun goes down. My sense of smell also helps me in picking a mate. I can gain much information from a scent. I can tell which mate I prefer by distinguishing between fresh scents, older scents and familiar scents. My female friends that are Lorises like familiar scents and are more likely to choose a mate that does not have an unusual odor.
I have very strong fingers and toes which allow me to climb not only on the top of tree branches but underneath them as well. My fingers and toes are also very flexible as well.
Depending on which kind of Loris I am, I generally weigh between 2 and 4 pounds as an adult.
Depending on the kind of Loris that I am, my gestation can be from 4 weeks to 5 months. Lorises which have a longer gestation period are born with their eyes open and are more developed. Other species of Loris born at 4 weeks gestation are carried around by their mothers and are unable to take care of themselves for the first month of life.
I am an endangered species, as my habitat of rainforests is rapidly diminishing. Some humans think that I would be a good pet, but I am not meant to be domesticated. Humans that take me home are hurting my chances of survival as a species.
I am not meant to be a pet, I am happiest as a wild animal roaming free.
Please protect my rainforest homes and support zoos that are trying to keep me from extinction.
Well, I better go grab a quick mealworm and then head out for another beautiful night of fun and excitement. Here's looking at you!
