Nycticebus Pygmaeus Research Paper

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The non human primate I have chosen to write about is the Pygmy Slow Loris.
Genus:
Nycticebus.
Species
Nycticebus pygmaeus.
Geographic Location: The Nycticebus pygmaeus inhabits the numerous tropical rainforests through out many parts of Asia. This including eastern Cambodia, southern China, the Bambusoideae wilderness of Vietanam, and parts of Laos.
Physical characteristics: Fur markings and patterens. The fur of the Nycticebus pygmaeus includes, a full faded caramel coloring to a gingerbread complexion in thier coat. The underlie on the nycticebus pygmaeus abdominal will have a diverse range of colors, ranging from different shades of white or gray. The facial patterens will be a mixture of radiant to a gloomy bruntte markings.
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The second diget is used as a grooming claw and is also reduced is size. Height and weight. The size of the Nycticebus pygmaeus is between fifteen to twenty five centimeters tall and any where from one hundred twenty to five hundred grams. The size of the male Nycticebus pygmaeus is normally larger than the female. Female Nycticebus pygmaeus are usually smaller than a Nycticebus pygmaeus male. Other In addition, the Nycticebus pygmaeus has toxin sweat glands near the elbows. Primatologist have observed the Nycticebus pygmaeus licking theses toxin sweat glands. Upon this observation the have come to conculde that, the Nycticebus pygmaeus will use its own toxin sweat as a defense mechanism. Using their teeth to inject preators with this toxin. Lastly, theses tiny primates are slow in movement and happen to be arboreal.
Diet:
The Nycticebus pygmaeus is a solitary forager, which means they hunt alone for their food. Therefore, these primates will leave their babies in a remote safe area while they scavenge for their food. The Nycticebus pygmaeus are also known for their omnivores diets, but they consume up to seventy percent
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The Nycticebus pygmaeus do not use any tools, but they do communacate voicaly. Hissing and growling are the the Nycticebus pygmaeus main ways for communitcation. Mother Nycticebus pygmaeus will chrip to their infants, in respons the infant will rapidly chick and squeak. Duding estrus famale Nycticebus pygmaeus may whistle, growl, and chitter to attact a male. Conclusion In conclusion, the the Nycticebus pygmaeus is a noctural and arboral primate whom lives in parts of Asia. The Nycticebus pygmaeus has a thick fur coat, a round head, a underbelly of shades of white and gray, and a stirpe that runs from the crown of its head to its rear. In addation, the Nycticebus pygmaeus has toxin sweat glands near the elbows. These tiny little primates have strong fingers and toes, which allows the to have a powerful grip, which allows them to feed themselves upside down. The Nycticebus pygmaeus is known for their omnivores diets, but they consume up to seventy percent fruit. Gums, sap, and nectars involving floral and nectar producing parts are favorites among these tiny