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Can a slow loris be a pet?

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16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Slow loris, can sometimes be sold as a pet Description:

The slow loris has short, woolly fur that can range in color from pale yellow to light brownish-gray to reddish-brown. A thin, dark stripe runs down the back. They have a round head with large, forward-facing eyes. The ears are almost completely hidden in the fur. Like other primates, they have opposable thumbs for gripping. All fingers and toes have nails, except the second toe, which has a short claw for grooming. They have long, sharp canines. Their head-and-body length is 10-15 inches. Range:

Southeast Asia Habitat:

Tropical forests or bamboo groves Diet:

In the wild, they eat mollusks, insects, lizards, birds, eggs, small mammals, and fruits. In the zoo, they eat canned primate diet, monkey chow, feline meat, and pieces of apples and Oranges.

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