Tarsier

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Tarsier

***** Location: Philippines
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***** Category: Animal

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Explanation

Tarsiers are haplorrhine primates of the genus Tarsius, a genus in the family Tarsiidae, which is itself the lone extant family within the infraorder Tarsiiformes. Although the group was once more widespread, all the species living today are found in the islands of Southeast Asia.

Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta)



The Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta or Carlito syrichta), known locally as the Maumag in Cebuano/Visayan and Mamag in Luzon, is an endangered species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly in the islands of Bohol Island, Samar Island, Leyte Island and Mindanao. It is a member of the approximately 45 million year old family Tarsiidae, whose name is derived from its elongated "tarsus" or ankle bone.

Its geographic range also includes Maripipi Island, Siargao Island, Basilan Island and Dinagat Island. Tarsiers have also been reported in Sarangani, although they may be different subspecies.

It was only introduced to western biologists in the 18th century.

The Philippine Tarsier has been called "the world's smallest monkey" or "smallest primate".
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rain falling ...
old tarsier sticks out
his tongue

Angelo Ancheta

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rain falling
old tasier begs to be
left alone

John Tiong Chunghoo


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"I see your soul,"
the tarsier speaks
with sad, wide eyes

J.Gi Federizo


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Monkey


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