tarsier

Currently there are no specific conservation programs for this species of tarsier.

The tarsier, especially if it's a male, is also a territorial creature.

Among all of these, the traits in the tarsier are accentuated.

The tarsier can develop sore eyes, which is an indication of a poor diet.

Tourists also come to see the tarsier, a small nocturnal animal with large eyes.

Now she reminded Bobby more of a tarsier, or a lemur.

The pygmy tarsier was believed to have become extinct in the early 20th century.

As predators, the Philippine tarsier may help to structure insect communities.

Horsfield's tarsier can be found from ground level up to at least 7m in the understory.

This tarsier can turn is head 180 degrees, much like an owl, because its eyes are fixed in their sockets.

Another reason why the tarsier does not do well in captivity is its tendency to "commit suicide".

Josee - A blue and purple Tarsier with light green eyes.

All other tarsier species are listed as "data deficient".

She was more slender than a tarsier, almost like a thick, furred lizard.

The tarsier does not do well in captivity.

The young tarsier is said to be born at a precocial, or relatively mature, stage, with much of its brain development complete.

Thus, touching the "sensitive" tarsier is a no-no in the sanctuary.

The Philippine tarsier has thin, rough fur which is colored gray to dark brown.

The Philippine tarsier's pregnancy or gestation period lasts about 6 months.

This leads to the tarsier hitting its head against objects which kills it because of the thin skull.

Several legislations have been passed to protect and conserve the Philippine tarsier.

Unlike other tarsier species, it does not use scent glands to mark territorial boundaries.

As we aged, Cousin Tarsier made us new bodies out of chems.

The tarsier is native to Borneo and parts of Sumatra.

The trees in the sanctuary are populated with nocturnal insects that make up the tarsier's diet.