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Genus Loris. — The Loris are characterised by a slender body, 

 medium-sized limbs, short hairjr ears, and particularly by the 

 complete absence of a tail. Their enormous eyes, with narrow 

 transverse pupils, denote nocturnal habits. In whatever places 

 they are found, whether on the ground or on trees, they move 

 with a sluggishness which has obtained for them the name of Sloth 

 Monkeys. They advance with extreme circumspection. Their 



Fig. 211.— Tarsier (Tarsim spectrum). 



food is composed of eggs, insects, and fruits. Their size is that 

 of an ordinary Squirrel. They are sometimes seen in European 

 menageries ; they are inoffensive, and endure captivity without 

 suffering. Their intelligence is but little developed. 



Only two species of Loris are known: the Slender Loris, an 

 inhabitant of the island of Ceylon and Southern India ; and the 

 Slow-paced Loris, found in Bengal, Java, Sumatra, and Borneo. 



