<h2>About:</h2>

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	<li>The state government notified &#39;Kadavur slender loris sanctuary&#39; under Section 26 (A)(1)(b) of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.</li>
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<h3>Slender Loris:</h3>

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	<li>Slender Loris is a small nocturnal mammal that spends most of its life on trees.</li>
	<li>They are native to India and Sri Lanka and are also amongst the world&rsquo;s top 25 endangered primates.</li>
	<li>They are listed under endangered species as per the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).</li>
	<li>They are also protected under Schedule 1 of the Indian legislation of the Wildlife (Protection) Act (WPA), 1972.</li>
	<li>They act as biological predators of pests that harm agricultural crops and help farmers.</li>
	<li>As per&nbsp;reports, there are 14,000 Slender Loris in the Dindigul and Karur forests in Tamil Nadu.</li>
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Source :&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tn-notifies-india-s-first-sanctuary-for-slender-lorises-101665598556847.html" target="_blank">Hindustan Times</a>

Slender Loris

Overview:

India's first ever sanctuary for the endangered Slender Loris will be set up in Karur & Dindigul districts of Tamil Nadu.

About:

Slender Loris:

Slender Loris

Overview:

India's first ever sanctuary for the endangered Slender Loris will be set up in Karur & Dindigul districts of Tamil Nadu.

About:

Slender Loris:

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