Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned?

  • What are primates
  • Protection Status of Grey Slender Loris

What needs to be known?

  • Grey Slender Loris
    • What is it?: It is a primate species that is nocturnal in nature.
    • Habitat: They are found in the dry forests of South India, especially Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
    • Protection Status
      • IUCN: Near Threatened; WPA: Schedule I; CITES: Appendix II
What are Primates? 

  • Primates are a group of mammals that include humans, monkeys, apes, lemurs, and lorises.

Source: Down To Earth