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The Javan slow loris weighs between 565 and 687 g (1.25 and 1.51 lb) [14] and is similar in appearance to the largest slow loris, the Bengal slow loris. Its face and back are marked with a distinct stripe that runs over the crown and forks, leading to the eyes and ears, which leaves a white diamond pattern on the forehead. [ 15 ]
Six species are categorized as endangered: the Bengal, pygmy, Sumatran, and Sunda slow lorises, the red slender loris, and the Rondo dwarf galago. A further two species are categorized as critically endangered: the Bangka slow loris and the Javan slow loris.
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[127] [129] A more detailed study of another Sunda slow loris population in 2002 and 2003 showed different dietary proportions, consisting of 43.3% gum, 31.7% nectar, 22.5% fruit, and just 2.5% arthropods and other animal prey. [127] The most common dietary item was nectar from flowers of the Bertram palm (Eugeissona tristis). [127]
The World's 25 Most Endangered Primates, 2012–2014: Asia [2] Species Years listed Location(s) Estimated population IUCN status Threats Nycticebus javanicus Javan slow loris Nycticebus javanicus: 2008 2010 2012 Indonesia (Java) unknown Critically Endangered [21] live capture (pet trade [intense]) hunting (traditional medicine [intense])
The zoo explains on their Facebook post, "Slow clap for our Small Mammal House team, who welcomed a pair of pygmy slow loris babies March 21! They are the first of their endangered species born at ...
The Javan slow loris (N. javanicus) is native to the Indonesian island of Java, [7] whereas the Bornean slow loris (N. menagensis) can be found on Borneo and nearby islands, including the Sulu Islands in the Philippines. [8]
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