Animals - Nocturnal Trail
| Slow Loris |
| Nycticebus coucang |
| Range: |
South East Asia, Western Islands of Indonesia
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| Habitat: |
Rainforest
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| Diet: |
Fruit, insects, birds, eggs, and small animals
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| Fun Facts: |
- Despite their usual slow movements, they are capable of moving faster, especially when disturbed or in search of food.
- Their thumb and big toe are perpendicular to other digits, giving them great gripping power.
- Their saliva is toxic. Mothers will spread their saliva on their infants to deter predators.
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