Pygmy Slow Loris Twins Born at Moody Gardens
Posted on April 15, 2010
Pygmy slow loris twins were born at Moody Gardens on March 22nd. Pygmy slow loris breeding is difficult and rare. This is one of just five pygmy slow loris births in captivity in North America over the past year. The baby boy and girl were born between mother Luyen and father Icarus. The parents are ten and 14 years of age and have been at Moody Gardens since 2004.
"This is such an exciting event," said Paula Kolvig, assistant curator at Moody Gardens. "We have been keeping a very close eye on these babies, and we are very pleased to see steady growth so far. Luyen has been a very attentive and good mother to the twins. The babies stay attached to their mom for the majority of the day, taking plenty of opportunities to nurse."
A fact sheet about the Pygmy Slow Loris says they are found in Vietnam, Laos, and parts of Cambodia. Adults weight 1 pound or less. Visitors will be able to see both the parents and the twins in the Rainforest Pyramid once the $25 million enhancement project is completed in May 2011. Take a look:
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