Slender Loris Sanctuary
India's first and only sanctuary dedicated exclusively to lorisid primates, notified on October 12, 2022.
Strategic Conservation
across 11,806.56 Hectares
District Jurisdiction
Spanning across the Karur and Dindigul districts of Tamil Nadu, providing unparalleled opportunities for wildlife observation.
Legal Protection
Afforded the highest legal protection under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Primary Conservation Centre:
Ayyalur, Dindigul District.
28KM From Dindigul
79KM From Trichy
82KM From Madurai
74KM From Karur
Biological Profile
Morphological and anatomical characteristics of the Slender Loris
Slender Body
Morphology
Long limbs & small body size
260g - 295g
Weight Range
Compact for arboreal life
Large Eyes
Adaptations
Adapted for nocturnal vision
Physical Attributes
The head-body length averages 22–24 cm. Adult males weigh between 275–295 g, while adult females weigh between 260–273 g. The dorsal pelage is buff-grey with a distinct dark mid-dorsal stripe, while the ventrum is white or pale.
Notable Adaptations:
- Toothcomb for grooming
- Moist Rhinarium
- Vestigial Tail
- Quadrupedal Climbing
