In the tropical Asian forests there lives a marvelous animal, which is considered one of the oldest animals on the planet. For a long time this mammal was attributed to sloths, but already from 1766 everything changed. Then a well-known naturalist from France, Buffon, called the lemur Lory a semi-monkey. This funny animal is quite actively started to use as a pet lovers of exotic creatures of nature.
Now we know of three species of such semi-monkeys. This is a thin, slow thick (large), as well as a small
lemur lory. Each of them differs in features of behavior and character, but they all have common features. They are slow, cowardly enough and active at night. As a rule, at home they contain either a slow thick lory or a small lory. It is about these animals that we will talk today. We will also talk about how the animal looks, how many lemur lori live, where to buy it, how to choose it, and give advice on the content.
Characteristic of a funny beast
This animal with its appearance causes only tenderness. On a small muzzle from afar are visible large sad eyes, the expressiveness of which is emphasized by dark rings. There are two types of loris: large and small. And how do they differ? Now we will tell.
The first is size. Small lory weighs no more than 700 g, and large - no more than 1.2 kg. That is, the difference in mass is almost two times. Color is the second difference. The little lori is beige, and the big one is light gray with a beige (or red) ass, with a strip on the back. The third difference is the degree of bite. Small bites less and is not as painful as large. The first gets used to the environment faster than the second, which adapts rather slowly in the new house. The fourth is nutrition. Of course, the big lori eats more (several times) than the small one.
How to choose a pet
Of course, you need to choose a healthy animal. But how to determine the state of health in appearance? A healthy lemur lory has shiny eyes, fluffy clean hair and white strong teeth. A healthy animal hisses, breaks out of hands. Be sure to have this animal must have documents: a veterinary passport, family tree, as well as a certificate of health.
Lemur Lory is a very cautious animal. A lot of time must pass before it gets used to you. The first few days, try not to touch the animal, then gradually accustom to feeding by hand. When your beast recognizes his master in you, he will become very sweet and affectionate.
Where to keep a pet
Before buying such a beast as a lemur lory, it is necessary to prepare a cozy place in the house for him, so that upon arrival he had a place to settle down. Either a large cage or an aviary of a vertical type is suitable for maintenance.
You need to locate the house in a warm room, where there are no sudden changes in temperature, drafts and high humidity. These animals can catch a cold very easily. It is also necessary to remember that loris is a very curious animal. Therefore, do not place the cage near any objects, as the animal can reach them. Remember that loris can be poisoned by houseplants, injure limbs with piercing things, become entangled in ropes or wires, or become a victim of other pets.
Lori leads an active nightlife, and sleeps during the day. Therefore, you need to make a house in a cage or in an aviary so that the animal feels calm and can hide from prying eyes at any time. Wooden poles or branches should be attached to the walls. The animal will climb them with pleasure. By the way, did you know that Loris leave their marks on the branches? Thanks to them, the animals feel calmer.
Be sure to put a tray with fillers in the aviary. A smart animal will understand why it is needed. Some, however, get used to the toilet poorly. Then you need, instead of the tray, to sprinkle the entire floor of the cage or aviary with sawdust or a special wooden filler.
Another important point
Lori is not the owner of a long tail, with the help of which one could cling to vertical poles. Therefore, the animal needs the horizontal crossbars and shelves. Vertical branches should be small in diameter, otherwise the animal will not be able to firmly cling to them. Thick trunks can cause falls, injuries (fractures, etc.).
Feature
If you plan to get a few loris, then remember that conflicts can arise between animals. Although usually males and females get along well, there may still be times when one of the animals wants to retire. If you contain several individuals in one cell, then in any case a hierarchy will appear. Weaker ones will avoid the aggression of dominant loris. Therefore, it is important that there are several cells (just in case), as well as a place for shelter, if a conflict suddenly flares up.
Since these animals are smart and curious, the door to their home should be equipped with a locking mechanism that the lory cannot open. The runaway animal is a problem, it can get into various troubles in the apartment.
Lemur Lori: care and maintenance
In caring for your pet you should not have any difficulties. After all, everything is quite simple here. You need to feed the animal once a day. It is necessary to clean the cage once every three weeks, and the tray - every four to five days. The litter in the house should be changed every day, since during sleep, the lory can urinate on it, and sleeping on a wet animal is prohibited due to pain.
Feeding wondrous animals
In the natural environment, these animals feed on insects and other small prey. With great pleasure they eat small reptiles and birds. In addition, such lemurs feed on plant foods.
Some loris specialize in a high-calorie diet, which consists of wood juice (gnawing it from the bark of a tree) and flower nectar. By the way, it is likely that for this reason, loris actively nibble branches in their cage or aviary.
What does a captive animal eat?
In captivity, the main food is vegetable. Lori eat bananas, kiwi, grapes and tomatoes with great pleasure. Also, these lemurs consume other vegetables and fruits. Note the fact that each lory is an individual who has his own preferences in food. In addition, insects, such as locusts, crickets or zoophobes, should be included in the diet of the animal daily. Sometimes you can give your pet chicken meat (boiled) and raw eggs (preferably not chicken, but quail). How to feed the lemur Lori, in addition to what we have already listed? The diet of the animal should also include dairy products: baby cereals, cottage cheese.
In order to establish contact with the animal, use his favorite food (hand-feed). Most Lori love insects such as zoophobas. For the sake of this delicacy, even the most grouchy animal will be ready to leave its shelter. Remember that the lemur lory is not so easily tamed as it seems at first glance, this animal has rather sharp teeth and painfully bites.
Health problems
To avoid many problems, do not feed your pet sausage, yoghurts, sweets and other goodies from the table. Lori will eat it all, but then various diseases of the digestive system can occur. If you feed only soft food, then the animal will appear plaque on the teeth. It can also lead to the formation of tartar.
Lemur Lori at home should receive a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals with food, as due to a lack of health problems. If in the diet of the pet there will be a lack of rough food, then constipation, flatulence and so on are not excluded. By the way, bloating is dangerous for loris, since the intestinal walls are very thin, as a result of which there is a high probability of their rupture. With flatulence, you need to give your pet activated charcoal or dill tea. It is also advisable to stroke his tummy clockwise.
For constipation, give Lori vaseline oil (1 teaspoon). If the chair is still absent, then it is worth contacting a specialist. He will tell you exactly what to do to make the lemur lori recover.
How to care for the hair of the animal? Many do not know the answer to this question, and this is very bad. Since these animals, like cats, lick, the hair can enter the digestive tract, as a result of which the normal functioning of the stomach is disturbed. To remove it, you need to give the kittimalt preparation to the pet 1/3 teaspoon once a week. And how many times a week do you need to comb it, you know? A couple of times will be enough. Note that Lori wool does not cause allergies, as it is similar in structure to human hair.
An unbalanced diet is the cause of the appearance of many metabolic diseases, for example, urolithiasis, obesity or, conversely, exhaustion, rickets. Lori is also very susceptible to colds. Similar diseases begin in these animals with sneezing and nosebleeds. As soon as you see the first signs, immediately take action, otherwise a common cold can go into pneumonia.
Otitis is often found in such animals. Ill Lori behaves uneasily, does not allow touching the ear, refuses to feed. After a while, discharge from the auricle appears. At the first suspicion of otitis media, you should immediately contact a veterinarian.
Breeding
Loris breed not very actively even in nature, not to mention home breeding. Although now there are people who build a business on such animals. The duration of pregnancy in a female is a little more than six months. After the birth of the babies, the lemur mother feeds them milk for another five months. You can sell Lori no earlier than when they are ten months old - before this period, the cubs must be with their mother.
FAQ
- Does Lori know how to swim? No, he can’t. This is a tree beast, so give up such experiments.
- How long does the Lemur Lory live? In captivity, under good conditions, these animals can live up to 25 years.
- Do I need to cut my claws? There is no need. Their claws are similar to children's pressed nails, that is, as such they are not there, which means there is nothing to cut.
- What vaccinations do this animal? None. Lori rabies vaccination is prohibited. The only thing that needs to be done is to conduct deworming every six months, and even then it is better to do fecal analysis to detect the presence of worms. If they are not, then do not once again poison the body of the animal with drugs.
- Is lemur lory smart? Yes, he knows where his bowl, house and more, but does not play the ball and does not execute any commands. Such an animal loves to ride on vines and climb branches.
- Is there a smell from lory? No, the excrement of this animal does not stink, like the beast itself.
- Can I change his lifestyle? No. The night mode is an instinctive behavior, which, of course, cannot be eliminated. You can only slightly move it if you put the cage with the animal in the dark corner of the apartment.
How much is such a lemur
Home Lori will cost you 70-90 thousand rubles. Where to buy lemur lory? It is best to purchase the animal from breeders who have been breeding such exotic animals for a long time. So the risk of buying a sick animal is close to zero. Very often, by the way, such animals are caught by poachers, so when buying, check all the documents on the loris. Note also the fact that the lemur business, as you know, is quite profitable.
Good advice in the end
As soon as the animal gets to you, be sure to contact the veterinary clinic where they specialize in such animals, as it happens that lemurs get to the owners already sick or weakened by lengthy transport from their homeland. Sometimes after acquiring them you need to nursing.
Owner reviews
Those who got a funny beast can no longer imagine life without him. People are amazed at the touching and tenderness of such an animal as the lemur lory. Owner reviews are only positive. With proper care and maintenance, pets give only positive emotions!
Finally
Now you know who the lemur lory is! The photos presented in the article will help you remember his appearance. If you want to get these animals, then think carefully before deciding to take this step. Of course, you will have difficulties, but if you have the necessary conditions for keeping the loris, you can become a great friend of the family and deliver a lot of positive emotions.