Sunda Slow Loris
Nycticebus coucang
Adult Sunda slow lorises live in tropical forests, plantations, and secondary growth across parts of Southeast Asia, foraging alone at night in the trees. They eat gum, nectar, fruit, insects, and small vertebrates, using strong hands and a slow, deliberate grip to move through branches. When threatened, they may raise their arms, lick toxin from brachial glands, and deliver a venomous bite. This species is one of the few venomous mammals, and its bite can cause severe reactions.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- EN
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- Sunda Slow Loris