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Mysore Slender Loris: Facts, Behaviour, Threats

All you need to know about this creature of the night
Text by: Anirudh Nair Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   February 26, 2024
Text by: Anirudh Nair Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   February 26, 2024
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All you need to know about this creature of the night

What does the Mysore slender loris eat?

Insects, plant material like gum

How much does a Mysore slender loris weigh?

Approximately 260 gm

What are the threats to the Mysore slender loris?

Habitat loss and fragmentation, electrocution, roads, pet trade and illegal poaching 

About the Authors

Anirudh Nair

Anirudh Nair

is a staff writer with Roundglass Sustain. He enjoys walking through the wilderness and is constantly in awe of wild nature.

Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.