About

• • It  is a small, nocturnal primate native to India and Sri Lanka.
  • There are two species of slender loris – the red slender loris and the grey slender loris.

• While the red slender loris is found in Sri Lanka, the grey slender loris is found in both Sri Lanka and India.

• The slender loris has a soft and dense fur typically ranging from gray to brown with a lighter underside.

• • The most striking feature of the slender loris is its enormous, round eyes, which provide excellent night vision.

• It is an arboreal creature and uses its long arms and legs to move through trees.

• The diet of the slender loris comprises insects, small vertebrates, fruits, etc 

Threats 

• Slender lorises are often captured for use in traditional medicine or sold as exotic pets.
• The clearing of forests for agriculture, logging and mining has led to loss of natural habitat.
• Electrocution from live wires and road accidents have lead to a decline in their population
• Increase in wildfires fueled by climate change is impacting the population of slender lorises.

Conservation status

• As per IUCN Red List , Red Slender loris is Endangered and the Grey slender loris is Near threatened

• The Grey slender loris is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife protection Act, 2022.