Tarsier

What is a Tarsier?

A tarsier is a small, nocturnal primate found in Southeast Asia. They have big eyes and ears, and long tails. Tarsiers are the only completely carnivorous primates; they eat mostly insects, but will also eat small lizards, birds, and rodents.

2. Western Tarsiers (Philippine)

The Western Tarsiers are a species of Tarsier found in the Philippines. They are the smallest primates in the world, and are also the only nocturnal species of tarsier. They have brown fur, and a long tail. They feed on insects, and live in trees.

These animals are in danger of extinction due to deforestation and hunting. They are also vulnerable to diseases, such as malaria, which is carried by mosquitoes.

People should protect the Western Tarsiers because they are a unique and interesting species, and they are in danger of extinction.

3. South Sulawesi Tarsiers

The Sulawesi tarsier, also known as the spectral tarsier, is a small, nocturnal primate found in the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is the only member of the genus Tarsius and is considered one of the most endangered primates in the world. Sulawesi tarsiers have brown fur, a long tail, and large eyes. They are the smallest of all primates, measuring only about 4-5 inches in height and weighing around 100 grams. Sulawesi tarsiers are insectivores, feeding mainly on insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates.

The Sulawesi tarsier is a shy and elusive creature that is difficult to study in the wild. It is believed that the population of Sulawesi tarsiers has declined significantly in recent years due to habitat loss and hunting. The Sulawesi tarsier is listed as endangered by the IUCN and is a protected species in Indonesia.