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Threatened
Species
Description: Head and body length: 26.5-33.5 cm (10.5
to 13 in). Weight: 1-1.6 kg (2.2 to 3.5 lbs). They are small compact
animals, with short tails, short rounded muzzles, round eyes directed
forward, and short, dense fur. They are mainly brown, reddish-brown
or gray. They have white lines between their eyes, dark markings
around eyes, and a dark dorsal medial stripe in the crown. Hands
are broad with opposable thumb. Sexes are similar in appearance.
Range and Habitat: From Bengal to Indochina, southward
through the Malay Peninsula and neighboring islands. An arboreal
animal, living in tropical rain forest.
Habits and Adaptations: Generally moves slowly. Excellent
climber, unable to leap. Usually moves deliberately, picking up
one limb and clamping on to a new place before moving other limbs.
Frequently hangs by feet and holds food with its hands. Nocturnal.
Sleeps rolled up in a ball, burying its head and arms between
thighs. Found singly or in pairs. Little is known of their social
behavior. Marks branches with urine. Grooms with mouth and tongue,
grooming claw on first toe.
Diet: Insects, small vertebrates, nuts, eggs, fruit.
Breeding and Maturation: No definite breeding season.
Gestation is about six months. A single young is born with eyes
open; it is able to cling to its mother immediately. Father or
older offspring may aid in rearing. Young nurse for 3-6 months,
although they start eating solid food by the tenth day. Mature
by 9-12 months.
Miscellaneous: Vernacular names are Kuking, Oukang, and
Plumplori.
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