Tales of a traveling zoologist, with a sharp sense of style and an even sharper intellect. Ermantrude is the muse of the designer Charlotte Linton www.charlottelinton.com

All stories and images are copyright of Charlotte Linton 2011

Two night dwellers - The  Slow loris and the Oriental bay owl
The Slow loris or ‘Malu malu’ as it is called Indonesia translates as ‘shy one’ - when spotted it will freeze and cover its face. They are under threat due to habitat loss and the illegal pet trade. In the east, there are deep routed beliefs that the Slow loris has super natural powers, which can ward off evil spirits and the power to cure wounds and illnesses.

Two night dwellers - TheĀ  Slow loris and the Oriental bay owl

The Slow loris or ‘Malu malu’ as it is called Indonesia translates as ‘shy one’ - when spotted it will freeze and cover its face. They are under threat due to habitat loss and the illegal pet trade. In the east, there are deep routed beliefs that the Slow loris has super natural powers, which can ward off evil spirits and the power to cure wounds and illnesses.