Tuesday, June 17, 2008

my second tiny step

okie. first off. gotta start with someone crowd-friendly. ta-da!
i present a Javan Slow Loris.



Javan Slow Loris (Her name is Storm)
Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Mammalia
Specific name: javanicus
Gestation : 190 days
Life expectancy : 14years
Range in size from 21 to 38 cm
The tail is a mere stump.
Well developed thumbs, which they use to grasp and hold fast to branches.
Plus a very flexible back.
Produce a toxin which they mix with their saliva and use as protection against enemies.


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Storm joined holding area around... i forgot. end of yr 2007 i guess. The only javan loris currently in collection. initially is for exportation but somehow that is not going to happen. stormie =) strokie.

ah~ what the hell.

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