Loris lydekkerianus malabaricus

• Loris found in the dry forest and moist low land in Vindya and Srilanka.

• Loris is threatened by habitat loss.

• Loris prefers dry zones with scrub and dry species.

• They are also found near plantations and cultivated areas near taller forests.

• They are nocturnal and emerge from their roost cavities only at dusk.

• They are arboreal insectivorous mammals.

• They are usually solitary.

• It is rare for them to be seen in pairs or groups. However they may roost in groups of up to seven that include young of the recent and all the litters.

• Animal is very shy and moves very slowly on tree branches.

• Nose projects beyond the lower jaw.