The pygmy slow loris is a specie of slow loris native to the Asian continent. 1986. Many die as a result of this stress alone, others due to a lack of proper nutrition during their captive period, but most die following the procedure to remove their front teeth (as is done to prevent a poisonous bite). Reproduction. If threatened, lorises will roll into a ball, leaving nothing but toxic fur exposed to the predator. Groves Colin, in The Laboratory Primate, 2005. Like mouse lemurs, they are nocturnal. subfamily. Slow Loris . The litter size is small and consists of just one or two animals. Slow loris species identification guide. Sunda slow loris. ABSTRACT: In captivity, the pygmy slow loris Nycticebus pygmaeuspopulation worldwide suf-fers from poor reproduction, dental diseases, facial abscesses and various other health problems which, cumulatively, mean that the population is far from self-sustaining. Females reproduce every 12–18 months and have a … Reproduction and behavior. Reproduction of slow loris maintained in in- and outdoor enclo- sures in the natural day-night-cycle of southern Germany seems to be seasonally dependant. The female reproduces every 12-18 months and has a six-month gestation. This small creature has large, distinctive eyes which makes it irresistible! Am J Primatol 16(4):331-9. Reproduction in the slow loris ( Nycticebus coucang ) Reproduction in the slow loris ( Nycticebus coucang ) Izard, M. Kay; Weisenseel, K. A.; Ange, R. L. 1988-01-01 00:00:00 The reproductive biology of the slow loris (Nycticebus coucang) is poorly documented because of infrequent captive breeding success and the absence of field studies of this species. They mainly live on their own, with their young, and can sometimes be found in couples. The pygmy slow loris (Nycticebus pygmaeus) is a species of slow lorisfound east of the Mekong River in Vietnam, Laos, eastern Cambodia, and China.It occurs in a variety of forest habitats, including tropical dry forests, semi-evergreen, and evergreen forests. When captured for the pet trade, lorises will attack one another in captivity. Mothers give birth every 12 to 18 months, producing small litters of one or two individuals after a 188-day gestational period. Yet, watch closely. Individuals can grow to 682 g. Reproduction is dioecious. Nycticebus coucang (Boddaert, 1785), Malacca, Malaysia. 9. Javan slow loris that was attacked by another slow loris in the wild, showing the devastating effects of their venom. Because of this, ... Reproduction of the Loris. The reproductive habits of the pygmy slow loris are very similar to those of the slow loris. Although considered slow movers, slow lorises frequently ’race walk’ and are able to move as far as 8 km-per night. 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