A Princess Enters Loris Land
Hi, my name is Francis and I’m the new research officer for the Little Fireface Project and also a PhD student. I’m a city…
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Lorises, tigers and bears –Oh my!
by Grace Fuller Lately my work with lorises in Java has led me to spend a lot of time with the other residents of…
Read MoreWhy do lorises produce toxic compound
One of the most interesting facts about the slow loris is that it is the only venomous primate. Slow lorises produce a toxic compound…
Read MoreOur Village
I come from Melbourne, a vibrant and eclectic city in Southern Australia. Melbourne is known for its world standard shopping, glorious cafes and…
Read MoreLoris venom investigated
Slow lorises are unique amongst primates in being the only group of venomous primates. Though special in this way, much research remains to be…
Read MoreSpecial Events
Bridging the gap After the sad death of our beloved loris Tahini, I (Denise Spaan) decided we had to do something to make sure…
Read MoreLorises Get New Bling
This week has been a busy week of catching and collaring lorises at the field site. First up was Sibau’s daughter Galaksi. It took…
Read MoreEducation education education!
Education in Cipaganti This week our school session carried on the littering theme introduced to the children the previous week and was kick started…
Read MoreNew comers, tragedy, and a little loris lovin’
These past two weeks have been busy busy busy in loris land! We started the week by welcoming short term visitor, veterinarian Luis Martinez…
Read MoreThis week in Loris Land: Bamboo Bed Hopping
Our lorises have been very busy this week. It seems, there is something in the air which has spurred on a bout of frolicking.…
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