January 19, 2007: Slender loris baby

Undertoad · 01-19-2007, 11:44 AM

It's a baby Slender Loris, in a picture released by the Zoological Society of London, as part of a new campaign to save some of the world's rarest and most neglected creatures from extinction.

The Loris is one of the Ten Weirdest Animals, in a group with the Long-beaked echidna, the Long-eared jerboa and the Golden-rumped elephant shrew. This group will be focused on in conservation efforts, because they say many species are lost simply because they fall through the cracks and aren't noticed.

Ironically, the Loris won't fall through a crack. It's noted for its interesting grip. The feet have the same sort of opposing digits as the hands, a sort of foot-thumb, which gives them a unique four-way grip. They can actually sleep while hanging onto a branch.

Sundae · 01-19-2007, 11:54 AM

The Loris looks like it's already fallen through the crack - or at least under the bed, where it's been playing with the dust kitties....

Cute animals though - I wonder if they get any bigger? They'd be perfect desk pets if not - I could just see a Loris on my pencil....

frankchicarelli · 01-19-2007, 12:00 PM

first "bush baby" comment!

Trilby · 01-19-2007, 12:06 PM

The critter in the first picture looks like a wise monkey Druid.

MurMetz · 01-19-2007, 12:27 PM

Wasn't he on Americal Idol the other night?!?!

Dagney · 01-19-2007, 12:39 PM

What, no Loris recipes?

If it's a slender loris - is it one of those 'taste great' or 'less filling' debates?

K

Undertoad · 01-19-2007, 12:53 PM

Well there's not much meat there. The best approach would be to let several of them attach themselves to a roasting spit...

Shawnee123 · 01-19-2007, 12:57 PM

Loris, Lorax...coincidence? I think not.

Beestie · 01-19-2007, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

Well there's not much meat there. The best approach would be to let several of them attach themselves to a roasting spit...

Nooooooooo. Wrap the little suckers in bacon and broil 'em.

Maybe add a water chestnut, too.

zippyt · 01-19-2007, 11:23 PM

Maybe add a water chestnut, too.

Whare do you add the water chestnut though ???

EWWWWW !!!!!

did I just post that ????

Oh and 6 post to food !!!

yesman065 · 01-20-2007, 01:45 AM

They're great in a chocolate fondue - Mmmm crunchy sweet.
Hey is that where they got the

smiley from?

SPUCK · 01-20-2007, 04:05 AM

Why don't they allow them to be sold as pets... Probably be a million of them in about 3 months..

skysidhe · 06-20-2007, 10:49 AM

Cloud · 06-20-2007, 11:33 AM

well, because they're endangered. There aren't a million of them to be sold as pets.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-20-2007, 01:06 PM

If they become commercially viable, Loris puppy mills will be popping up everywhere.

01-19-2007, 11:44 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	January 19, 2007: Slender loris baby It's a baby Slender Loris, in a picture released by the Zoological Society of London, as part of a new campaign to save some of the world's rarest and most neglected creatures from extinction. The Loris is one of the Ten Weirdest Animals, in a group with the Long-beaked echidna, the Long-eared jerboa and the Golden-rumped elephant shrew. This group will be focused on in conservation efforts, because they say many species are lost simply because they fall through the cracks and aren't noticed. Ironically, the Loris won't fall through a crack. It's noted for its interesting grip. The feet have the same sort of opposing digits as the hands, a sort of foot-thumb, which gives them a unique four-way grip. They can actually sleep while hanging onto a branch.

01-19-2007, 11:54 AM	#2
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	The Loris looks like it's already fallen through the crack - or at least under the bed, where it's been playing with the dust kitties.... Cute animals though - I wonder if they get any bigger? They'd be perfect desk pets if not - I could just see a Loris on my pencil.... __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

01-19-2007, 12:06 PM	#4
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	The critter in the first picture looks like a wise monkey Druid. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

01-19-2007, 12:39 PM	#6
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	What, no Loris recipes? If it's a slender loris - is it one of those 'taste great' or 'less filling' debates? K __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

01-19-2007, 12:57 PM	#8
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees! Loris, Lorax...coincidence? I think not. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby Last edited by Shawnee123; 09-25-2007 at 11:50 AM.

01-19-2007, 12:00 PM	#3
frankchicarelli Alphabetarian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12	first "bush baby" comment!

01-19-2007, 12:27 PM	#5
MurMetz Eavesdropper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 24	Wasn't he on Americal Idol the other night?!?!

01-19-2007, 12:53 PM	#7
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Well there's not much meat there. The best approach would be to let several of them attach themselves to a roasting spit...

01-19-2007, 11:23 PM	#10
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Maybe add a water chestnut, too. Whare do you add the water chestnut though ??? EWWWWW !!!!! did I just post that ???? Oh and 6 post to food !!! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

01-20-2007, 01:45 AM	#11
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	They're great in a chocolate fondue - Mmmm crunchy sweet. Hey is that where they got the smiley from?

01-20-2007, 04:05 AM	#12
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	Why don't they allow them to be sold as pets... Probably be a million of them in about 3 months..

06-20-2007, 10:49 AM	#13
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828

06-20-2007, 11:33 AM	#14
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	well, because they're endangered. There aren't a million of them to be sold as pets. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-20-2007, 01:06 PM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	If they become commercially viable, Loris puppy mills will be popping up everywhere. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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