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 contributors
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
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.
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