Nycticebus
According to 2010 data, the genus Nycticebus consists of four types:
1. Pygmy loris, ( Nycticebuspygmaeus)
2. Javanese Lori ( Nycticebusjavanicus)
3. Slow lori ( Nycticebuscoucang)
4. Bengali Lori ( Nycticebusbengalensis)
Javanese loris was previously considered a subspecies, but later it was assigned to a separate species. These semi-monkeys live in different parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitat of the genusNycticebushighlighted in red. IllustrationPrimateInfoNet.
Fat lorises are tree-dwelling primates that walk on branches on four legs. They are omnivorous and nocturnal. Plants and insects form the basis of the loris' diet. Fat lorises sleep in the daytime, curled up in a ball in the crown of trees high above the ground. The predators that pose the main threat to their lives are pythons ( Pythonreticulatus), crested eagles ( Spizaetuscirrhatus) and orangutans ( Pongopygmaeus). Fat loris metabolism is slightly slower than that of mammals of the same size (Gron, 2009).
Colors and coloration of species and subspecies Nycticebus... Image courtesy of Loris Conservation website.
Different sides of poisonousness
The very concept "poisonous" can have two radically different meanings. (In English, the words "venomous" and "poisonous" can be used interchangeably in speech, but they do not mean the same thing at all). So there are toxins that are released by a special organ of the animal and become poisonous only when they enter the victim's body, for example, when they are bitten ( Englishvenom). They should be distinguished from ready-made poison, which is initially produced by some animals, using special organs for this. Such poison enters the victim's body through inhalation or contact with a poisonous animal ( Englishpoison).
Blue dart frog ( Dendrobatesazureus) Is an example of an individual whose mucus contains a strong poison, while a spectacled snake ( Najanaja) is considered venomous due to its deadly venomous bite.
Shoulder gland of thick lorises
The flexor or ventral surface of the elbow of the thick loris has a slightly protruding, barely visible lump, which is the humeral gland (Hagey et al., 2006; Krane et al., 2003). Observations of fat lorises living in captivity have shown that when an animal is disturbed by being picked up, it secretes about 10 microliters (μL) of a clear, strong-smelling liquid in the form of apocrine sweat (exudate) from the shoulder gland. Usually at this moment both females and males of fat lorises take a defensive posture. They tilt their heads down and raise their front legs upward, rubbing secretions from the shoulder gland into their head and neck. Lori often lick the shoulder gland and rub her head against it. The loris' brachial gland begins to function fully when they reach 6 weeks of age (Hagey et al., 2006).
The illustration shows the brachial gland (dark area) on the ventral surface of the thick loris paw. Drawing by Helga Schulze (Kraneetal., 2003).
Shoulder secretion and allergenFeld 1
The brachial gland produces an allergen similar to that produced by cats (Hagey et al. 2006; Krane et al. 2003). This secretion of the brachial gland is similar to that of a feline not only in sequence, but also in the structure of a heterodimeric disulfide bond. Fel D 1 allergen is found mainly in the saliva and sebaceous glands of domestic cats, Feliscatus. People with cat allergies react to 5 allergens produced by domestic cats, including Fel D 1. However, the biological function of Fel D 1 is still currently unknown (Grönlund et al., 2010).
So are fat lorises really poisonous?
In order to answer this question, let's once again remember the difference in the definition of the word "poisonous". The venomous animal injects toxins into the victim's body when bitten. An animal whose body produces toxins can only be potentially poisonous if these toxins enter the victim's body through inhalation or absorption. Literary sources say that people become victims of loris poison due to a bite, and not due to the fact that the poison enters the human body upon contact with a primate. So are lorises poisonous? Not really.
Thick lorises have needle-sharp teeth on the lower jaw. Given the constant habit of licking the shoulder gland, it is not surprising that sharp teeth and shoulder secretions have something to do with poisoning an unsuspecting victim. However, this is not the main thing.
A sharp tooth comb, which can look quite menacing, serves mainly for grooming, and therefore its function is less ominous than the imagination suggests. The fat loris bite is so painful precisely because of the sharpness of the teeth.
Illustration of the teeth of a fat loris taken from the siteLorisConservation... The dental ridge is located on the lower jaw, and is shaped like a shovel.
According to Wilde (1972), victims of a fat loris bite go into anaphylactic shock (extreme manifestation of an allergic reaction) followed by hematuria. Despite this, they always get well. There are no clinical signs of toxic substances in the saliva of fat lorises that would support the myth that they are poisonous (Wilde, 1972).
There is a known case when a 34-year-old woman, 19 weeks pregnant, was bitten by a dwarf loris at the zoo where she worked. She only complained of a sharp pain in the place where she was bitten. No allergic reactions, let alone anaphylactic shock, were noted (Kalimullah et al., 2008).
Fat loris bite reports are not often accompanied by snapshots. However, based on such reports, it can be concluded that the loris bite is not at all poisonous (Kalimullah et al., 2008; Wilde, 1972). In view of the similarity of the loris shoulder secretion allergen and the Feld 1 allergen in domestic cats, the anaphylactic shock described by the victims of loris bites is probably nothing more than a reaction to the secretion allergen.
What, then, is the function of the brachial gland?
Hagei (2007) argues that the humeral gland is used as an olfactory signaling device to mark home and territory boundaries. Most nocturnal primates rely on their sense of smell, and the fat loris is no exception. Since the secretion of the shoulder gland is a response to stress or danger, its function may be to deter predators, alert other lorises to danger, or both (Hagey et al., 2006).
I look forward to learning more about these semi-monkeys and the properties of their humeral secretions. A much deeper study of the evidence of loris bites is needed in order to elucidate the effect of the secretion of the shoulder gland on a person.
Are slow lorises really venomous?
Listliterature :
Gron, KJ. 2009. Primate Factsheets: Slow Loris (Nycticebus) Taxonomy, Morphology & Ecology. Primate Info Net Retrieved October, 19 2010
Grönlund, H. Saarne, T. Gafvelin, G. van Hage, M. 2010. The Major Cat Allergen, Fel d 1, in Diagnosis and Therapy. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology 151(4): 265-274.
Hagey, LR. Fry, BG. Fitch-Snyder, H. 2007. Talking Defensively: A Dual Use for the Brachial Gland Exudate of Slow and Pygmy Lorises. Primate Anti-Predatory Strategies 2: 253-272
Krane, S. Itagaki, Y. Nakanishi, K. Weldon, PJ. 2003. “Venom” of the slow loris: sequence similarity of prosimian skin gland protein and Fel d 1 cat allergen. Naturwissenschaften 90: 60-62.
Kalimullah, EA. Schmidt, SM. Schmidt, MJ. Lu, JJ. 2008. Beware the Pygmy Slow Loris? Clinical Toxicology 46(7): 602.
Wilde, H. 1972. Anaphylactic Shock Following Bite by a 'Slow Loris', Nycticebus coucang. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 21(5): 592-594.
Those who have ever seen this funny animal will forever have huge sad eyes in their memory. Lemur lori- this is a small fluffy animal, small in size, no more than a domestic cat, with huge sad eyes in which all the universal melancholy is reflected. Perhaps this is a longing for their relatives, the oldest mammals living on the planet, of which there are so few left.
Features of lemur lori
Initially, this animal with huge sad eyes was considered a sloth - because of its slowness. However, in 1766, J. Buffon, a naturalist, ranked him among the lemurs - i.e. semi-monkeys. From the point of view of zoologists, this animal is also not a lemur and belongs to the order of primates, however, the name Lemur lori stuck with a fluffy adorable animal.
Lori lemur habitat
Natural habitats of loris lemurs in Southeast Asia. While true lemurs are most often found in Madagascar, loris lemurs live in Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand.
Lori are of three types:
- lori thin,
- fat or lemur lori,
- small, dwarf loris.
Depending on the species, the size of the animal ranges from 20 to 35-40 centimeters, the weight ranges from 300 grams to one and a half kilograms.
Newborn lemurs hold on tightly to their mother, clinging to their belly, babies lead this way of life for about 2 months, occasionally changing their location, moving to the belly of a close relative, returning to their mother only for feeding. On average, babies feed on mother's milk from four months to six months. The calf becomes ready for independent life in a year and a half. One female gives birth to one or a pair of cubs.
Animals live in the crowns of trees, practically without going down to the ground. The lifestyle is nocturnal, during the day the animal prefers to sleep, does not like bright light. She goes to sleep after sunrise, holding on tightly to the branch of a tree, perhaps this feature also served as a reason to consider the loris a sloth.
Lemur lori character
A charming animal with sad eyes is extremely slow. He can remain motionless for a long time if he is in danger.
The animal has excellent hearing and vision, which allows it to orient itself perfectly at night.
Laurie is quite curious and loves to play. He enters into a pair relationship very legibly. Not always a representative of the opposite sex can be chosen for the role of a lover. Among the representatives of this species, there are hermits who prefer solitude. The rest of the animals prefer to live in small families or groups consisting of a male and several females.
Between relatives, they communicate with a variety of sounds, including at the level of ultrasound, which is inaccessible to human perception.
Lemur Laurie is not as harmless as it seems. In the area of the elbows, the animal has glands filled with a poisonous liquid, when the poison is mixed with saliva, the animal can inflict a fatal bite on the offender. Fortunately, he rarely resorts to this measure.
Diet of lemur lori
The diet of the lemur lori includes all kinds of insects, including poisonous ones.
He loves the animal and the bark and sap of trees, plant foods, leaves, flowers, fruits. Small birds and eggs often become its prey. Tree resin is another addiction of loris lemurs.
Pet lemur lori
Recently, keeping these animals at home has become widespread. It is worth noting that the animal is difficult to train, quite picky and requires a lot of care and attention, otherwise it can ignore the owner without feeling a single drop of affection. Lorises can be tamed by hand-feeding, especially their favorite food.
When deciding to have a pet at home, it is worth considering its nocturnal lifestyle and weak ability to potty train. With good care with care and affection, the animal can reciprocate.
Only breeders distribute lorises lemurs, because the export of animals from the territory of their natural habitat is prohibited. In addition, a wild animal will never become tame and can be infected with all sorts of exotic diseases, which few people will like.
For home living, thick lorises or dwarf ones are most often chosen. The animal, of course, is charming and exotic lovers will love it. However, it is worth considering that this animal is wild and not very adapted for home keeping.
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It is probably the most exotic pet of all possible domestic apartments. This extraordinary creature captivates with its bizarre appearance, because any lover of domestic animals will gladly pick up such a soft fluffy lump with large expressive eyes.
However, few people think that living creatures are different, and the content of such exotic things as a lemur requires serious preparation. Today we will analyze the lorievs as a taxon, figure out their habits, character, and also go through the varieties.
In fact, to be very precise, the loris is not really a lemur. These animals belong to the suborder of wet-nosed primates, and the Loria family itself has for some time been included in a separate infraorder of Loriformes, on an equal footing in the world taxonomy with lemuriformes. Here is a clarification for lovers of scientific accuracy.
However, the Laurie lemur has belonged to a related taxon for such a long time that we will no longer focus our attention on this trifle, and will sometimes call this primate the old-fashioned lemur. On that and agreed.
Habitat
is a pronounced endemic to its habitat.
The native home of this animal is the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, they live mainly in the countries of the Indochina Peninsula, and some species can also live in India and on the island. Sri Lanka.
Most of the world's population of these animals lives in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Cambodia.
Appearance
Well, there is a lot to talk about here. This ex-lemur is a real star of television screens, not to mention the attention that this funny animal attracts with its intricate appearance from a public that is not accustomed to such exoticism.
This animal resembles a cross between a monkey, sloth and tarsier. Many people mistakenly believe that the loris is a semi-monkey. Other "experts" believe that loris, as well as indri, tupayi, tarsiers, aeons and galago are all representatives of the same family.
Yes, all but the tupaya are primates. However, they all have significant differences from each other, both external and behavioral. Although galagos are really extremely close to this animal in anatomy, as well as in appearance. However, we are distracted.
So what does this little big-eyed primate look like? This is a small animal, the weight of which usually ranges from 250 g to 1.5 kg. depending on the variety. The colors of different species of these animals may also differ. But we will still give a generalized description.
This primate usually has a brownish-red coat color. He has very tenacious limbs, adapted for climbing trees. Thin fingers, which are equipped with sharp claws, help the animal in this. But the loris was not lucky with the tail.
The animal has a pair of small ears and a pair of very large eyes on its head. Lori's eyes are a separate conversation. This is the same business card of the species as the spectacle pattern for a cobra or a luxurious tail for a peacock.
The eyes of this primate are really very large, round, like 2 saucers. Moreover, there is a dark edging around them that forms glasses. This gives the animal a compassionate look, possibly stimulating the desire to have such a charm at home as a pet among lovers of cute exotic.
Well, the description of this little primate would be incomplete if we forgot to mention its very sharp teeth. This ex-lemur has teeth, sharp as needles, which he uses when defending his rights to a territory or a female.
Varieties
The Loriev family is not as diverse as other taxonomic groups of the order of primates.
To date, there are only 3 main types of lorievs, namely:
- Thin lorises.
- Thick lorises.
- Small fat lorises.
The slender loris is the smallest of them all. The length of its body is 16-22 cm, the tail is 5 cm, and its weight is only 250-300 g. This animal is not larger than a squirrel in size, but it is the same primate as its larger relatives. However, it is not smaller than it in size among other Lorievs, this is a fact.
The habitat of these big-eyed babies is made up of the evergreen tropical forests of India, as well as about. Sri Lanka.
This species has several subspecies in its composition. Namely, there are gray and red thin lorises. The gray subspecies has a characteristic ash color, while red differs from other varieties in its reddish-beige color.
Small fat lorises or slow lorises, as it is also called, will be larger in size than thin lorises. Their body length ranges from 18-25 cm, and their weight can reach 700 g.
This primate lives in the bamboo and tropical forests of Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. This slow loris leads the same nocturnal lifestyle as its other brethren. The Lesser Lori has a beige coloration of most of the body with a red bottom. Otherwise, this dwarf loris differs little in general external features from other species.
The Big Fat Lori is a true giant next to its taxon counterparts. These big-eyed animals can reach 20-36 cm in length without a tail, and the weight of some individuals can be 1.2-1.5 kg.
The slow loris and, even more so, the red thin loris next to such a relative can feel like dwarfs, being almost half the size of the largest member of the family.
Such animals live on the territory of almost all countries of the Indochina Peninsula, as well as in Bangladesh, India and even in the western part of the Philippines.
If we do not say a bad word about other animals of this taxon in relation to their behavior, then such a "monkey" can pose a danger to humans. Being irritated, this primate uses its sharp teeth, which, moreover, are supplied with a kind of poison. Such a poisonous loris, as it turns out.
This poisonous species has several subspecies. We will pay attention to only one. The Javanese fat loris is notable for the fact that it is on the verge of extinction, including thanks to the capture of these animals with the aim of selling them as pets.
Lifestyle and behavior
Now let's talk about the character traits of these animals, and also get acquainted with their way of life in the wild.
All species and subspecies of this family, be it the Javanese loris or the red thin lorises, are endemic to the evergreen tropical forests of South and East Asia, as we have already said.
They prefer to live at a height, among the crowns of trees. These primates practically do not descend to the ground at all. These are exclusively arboreal creatures, well adapted to the habitat that nature has determined for them.
Somehow these animals resemble sloths. They are also slow and unhurried, never in a hurry.
To move along the branches and trunks of trees, these animals are equipped with very strong limbs, as well as tenacious toes on their paws. The owners of these animals know very well that it is the most difficult task to tear off a loris that is clinging to something.
They are also exceptionally nocturnal and twilight creatures, whose eyes are perfectly adapted to night vision and are completely not intended for daytime vigilance.
In daylight, as soon as dawn, these animals hide in dense foliage among the branches and go to bed. Hollows of trees or abandoned nests of birds, where it is quite possible to find a sleeping animal curled up in a roll, serve as an excellent nightlight for these high-altitude climbers.
With the onset of dusk, the animal wakes up, washes, behaves actively, as they say. Further, when night darkness reigns over the forest, the animal goes in search of food.
The diet of this primate includes plant foods with some interspersed with protein foods. Regardless of the species, whether it is a large Javanese loris or a smaller red thin loris, this animal eats all kinds of fruits with pleasure, but does not hesitate to feast on bird eggs, it can catch and eat a small lizard or even a bird.
Also in the diet of this lemur includes insects, including poisonous caterpillars and beetles, as well as the resin of some trees.
Lemur lori at home
A domestic lemur is nonsense for a naturalist, but quite normal for a simple lover of glamorous exoticism. Let's put it straight and straight.
Despite the fact that primates of different species, especially from the loriev family, are often bought and kept at home, such a purchase cannot be called otherwise, as inexpedient. Not to mention the moral aspect of the issue.
Out of hundreds of amateurs, only a few have all the necessary knowledge of how to properly care for such a pet, and what is fraught with improper maintenance and treatment of a toothy primate for both the owner and the animal itself.
We have already mentioned more than once such a species as the Javanese loris. This is not just one of the largest varieties of its taxon, but a species officially listed by the world conservation community as an endangered animal species.
This endemic inhabitant of Fr. Java has been subjected to barbaric persecution by man for many years. After all, it was the Javanese loris that for a long time was the same loris in a cage, imprisoned in captivity due to its attractive and funny appearance.
That, together with the destruction of the habitat in his homeland, has now led to such a disastrous state of affairs for this species.
Most people keep some kind of animals at home. Naturally, most often they are dogs or cats - nevertheless, they "cohabit" with people for many centuries, although they have already (mostly) lost their utilitarian purpose. However, quite often people prefer to see something exotic in their apartment - up to a crocodile in the bathroom (of course, if you have two). In our opinion, these reptiles are not very successful as a pet: neither cuddle, nor stroke, nor play. But those who buy lori will get a lot of pleasure from the new occupant of the apartment.
Not to be confused with lemurs!
The correct name for these animals is fat loris. This is not an abusive name, but a scientific one. Often, animals are called lemurs, although this is not entirely correct, and for several reasons.
First of all, the origin of animals is completely different: the fat loris lives in Bangladesh, Indonesia and northeastern India. Lemurs are brought from Madagascar, and this is quite far from the place where the loriks live.
Thick lorises visually have no tail. It is clear that he has it. But so small that it hides in thick wool, so that you can only find it by touch.
Animals also differ in size. The fat loris does not exceed 38 centimeters in size, and its small variety grows only up to 18. Lemurs, however, reach 45 cm, and taking into account the tail - and up to all 60.
Structural features
However, the genus Lori has five representatives, among which it is quite possible to choose a safe "life partner" for yourself.
How to choose the right one
If you do not want to be upset by the short life span and constant ailments of your pet, take a closer look at the animal before buying it. And the most important thing is how and where the former owner keeps him. A spacious and well-groomed cage is required, and no smell should emanate from it. The fat loris itself does not smell at home, as in the wild, so only an uncleaned house can stink.
It is better to take an animal at the age of six months - this way the animal is easier to get used to new faces and surroundings. The coat should be flat and smooth; bald spots indicate that either the animal is sick, or it was poorly and incorrectly fed. The same applies to teeth - a color other than white indicates, again, an unbalanced diet or care errors. Dull eyes or drooping eyelids also indicate the unhealthy of the animal.
Whom to take - a boy or a girl - depends on you. If you decide to get a couple, get ready for the fact that the animals will not become tame: they will have enough communication with each other. But if you first take one loris, and after a while - a spouse for him, then both will willingly spend time with people.
Who better to stay with a cat or a dog
But it is worth thinking about the animal itself. Choose another animal if your children are under five years old. Toddlers do not yet accept admonitions about "he is in pain" or "he is resting." Lori has a very independent character, and he also does not understand persuasion. So your child may be seriously bitten, and your purchase is at risk of getting sick from nervous strain.
Those who like to be photographed, and even more so professional photographers, should also understand that this is not their animal - a fat loris. Its content is not too difficult, but it does not allow frequent movement, and frequent flashlights can blind the animal forever.
You can also show off your unusual animal only at home. If you carry it in your pocket for all to see, it won't last long. If you are annoyed by sounds during sleep, think about whether loric is right for you. Nevertheless, these animals are nocturnal, and their activity awakens at eight in the evening. After some time, the animal may learn some of your habits, but it will never become absolutely daytime.
Food, home and domestication
As already mentioned, a loris cage is a must. Moreover, it is large enough, with a pallet, into which you should not pour the filler - it is better to take an old rag such as diapers. Cleaning will become much easier, and the smell will be absent.
It is necessary to hang the lettuce and ropes in the cage, fix the branches so that the animal can climb all this. You will need as many as three feeders - under water, regular food and for vegetables or fruits. A house that can be made of fabric, suspended in weight, or a wooden floor house with a soft warm bedding is very useful. You will also need a humidifier supplied in the room. During the day, it is better to draw curtains on the windows, since the lorises are sleeping at this time, and their eyes are very sensitive. And no drafts!
The food for these animals consists primarily of insects. In the summer, catch them yourself, in the winter you will have to buy (at least the same shrimps are well digested, only they must be peeled, raw and not salted. Boiled chicken eggs are suitable, but not too often. Vegetables and fruits are presented in a wide range: pears, non-acidic apples, grapes, bananas, mangoes, melons, cherries and watermelon, cabbage, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers and avocados - all warm, peeled, pitted and chopped.
You need to accustom yourself to your acquisition slowly, patiently, but persistently. You cannot wake up the lorik, you cannot tear him off the cage, but you must definitely release him so that he can explore the surroundings. These animals love to be scratched, and touchingly lift their hands if they have not yet been "combed", and you have stopped this wonderful procedure. Make sure that the animal does not get into any hole, especially if it is still foolish - it may not understand how to get out of there and start crying.
In general, watching them is so interesting that you will forget about the TV. The main thing is to communicate with lori more, so that he begins to trust you and willingly climb on the hands or wander around the apartment.
The small fat loris, or, as it is also called, the pygmy loris, is a popular exotic animal, a primate from the loriev family. He leads a solitary lifestyle, is rather slow and unpretentious in food, and also has a cute appearance. But is he the kind of angel he might seem?
The Lesser Fat Loris is the world's only venomous primate. He keeps his weapons in the elbow joints, and in case of danger, he licks his paws, and then bites the enemy. But, in fairness, it should be noted that domesticated dwarf lorises practically do not use their poison. Most likely, they need this adaptation only in the wild, and only when they have nowhere to go and have to take desperate measures.
However, there are certainly such people who are able to bring this carefree, sweet and calm animal to the point where poison seems to him the only way to protect him. But now is not about that.
Lorik - a nocturnal animal - wakes up at 6-7 pm and is awake until sunrise. On the one hand, this is good - while you are at work, the pet will not howl at the whole house out of boredom, thereby annoying the neighbors, but, on the other hand, it is bad - there is not much time left to communicate with lorises. The animal's nocturnal lifestyle will not affect your sleep, because lorises are quiet, slow and neat little animals.
Taking lorik into the house, you need to clearly understand that he will not bring you slippers in the morning, will not respond to a name, carry out all sorts of commands and meow cute. But at the same time, he does not need to be taught to walk in the tray and walk every morning, and he also does not gnaw on wires.
Some general information
The small fat loris is not a lemur, which many still mistakenly believe, but a primate from the loriev family. In the wild, it lives in Southeast Asia - in the forests of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
As a rule, one cub is born in a family at a time, although there are exceptions in the form of twins. Once born, the baby lori literally clings to the fur on the mother's chest and spends there from 35 to 50 days. Dad does not take part in raising his offspring.
As for the menu that lorises provide for themselves in the wild, it consists mainly of fruits, flowers, nectars and insects. Lorik also loves the resin of trees and uses poisonous invertebrates on holidays.
Lori, in addition to being at night, also lead a solitary lifestyle. Their only entertainment is to spray their hands with urine and go for a walk, leaving behind a scent that attracts the attention of congeners.
Loria exotic at home
Lori cannot live like a cat or a dog in an open space. He needs a separate aviary, in which he can recreate the natural living conditions of the animal - equip with twigs, a house, and maintain the necessary microclimate.
It is the climate that is one of the reasons why it is necessary to choose an aviary for a dwarf loris, and not a cage: if an animal accidentally gets into a draft or lives in dampness, it will quickly fall ill. The main conditions for keeping loris are air humidity from 80% and air temperature approximately 28-30 degrees.
Now about the nutrition: every evening you will offer loris a fruit and vegetable salad and something from animal protein. Here is the main variety. If today you gave a set of apples, banana, carrots and grapes, then tomorrow chop a cucumber, pear, kiwi and raspberry. If boiled quail eggs were used as protein today, then tomorrow it should be a cricket, and the day after tomorrow - a zoopus. By the way, it is impossible to part with the latter - it is very fatty, like flour beetle. Loris must have constant and free access to fresh water.
As for leaving. These animals cannot swim, and you cannot bathe them. They lick themselves like cats, and therefore wool often accumulates in their stomachs. This is not a problem: there is a special paste for dissolving wool, which is sold in almost every pet store.
If your animal has gotten into something and you cannot not wash it, carefully, holding it near a bowl of water, or above it, wash your pet. But then dry it thoroughly with a towel.
When you are at home with the whole family in the evening, you can let the lorik wander around the house, but do not expect that on the first day he will go into your arms - this takes time. Try to give your pet a treat from your hand, stroke it, scratch it, but never forcibly rip it off the branches. Over time, the lori will get used to you, and he will ask for pens.
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