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American loris (SciiFii)

The American loris (Americafradapis neus), also known as the American long-tailed loris, the American slow loris, the American slow false lemur, and the American slow lemur, is a species of Adapiforme strepsirrhine primate, despite its name, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, forests, swamps, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American loris is a rather small Adapiforme primate, growing to be about the size of the pygmy slow loris (Nycticebus pygmaeus), with an average weight of about 450 grams (1.0 lb). The American loris is nocturnal and arboreal, crawling along branches using slow movements in search of prey. Unlike many other primates, it does not leap. It lives together in small groups usually with one or two offspring. Its diet consists of fruits, insects, small fauna, tree sap, and floral nectar. The animal has a toxic bite, which it gets by licking a toxic secretion from glands on the inside of its elbows. The teeth in its lower jaw form a comb-like structure called a toothcomb that is used for scraping resin from tree bark. The American loris mates once every 9–15 months and has one or two offspring after an average gestation period of five months. For the first few days, the young American loris clings to the belly of its mother. The offspring will be nursed for an average of 4.5 months, but weaning can sometimes take up to 8 months. The females reach sexual maturity at about 9 months, while the male reaches maturity by about 18-20 months. The American loris is seasonally fertile during the months of April and July. Chemical signals play a role in the reproductive behavior of female American lorises. Urine scent markings have a strong characteristic odor and are used to communication information about social relationships. The conservation status of the American loris is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American loris's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.