Sunda Slow Loris

Local Name: Kongkang / Nilong

Scientific Name: Nycticebus coucang

Diet: Fruits, smaller animals and insects

Type: Omnivorous

Habitat: South East Asian forests

Lifespan: 10 years

Description: Specially aligned blood vessels at the slow loris’ wrist and ankle (rete mirabile) prevents muscle spasms and allow them to grip branches for long periods of time

Acquired from: The public

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