Saturday, September 12, 2009

What are tarsiers?

Tarsier is a tiny animal located in Southeast Asia, such as in the Philippines, Sumatra and Borneo. Its height is measured at about 85 to 160 millimetres (3.35 to 6.30 in). It is one of the smallest primates in the word. The average adult is about the size of a human fist and will fit very comfortably in the human hand. Secondary and primary rainforest, scrub, agroforestry plantations and mangroves.

Tarsier is nocturnal animal, just like owls. For this reason, it has developed uniquely large eyes that are good for night vision. The eyes are fixed in its skull; they cannot turn in their sockets. Instead, a special adaptation in the neck allows its round head to be rotated 180 degrees - just like owls.

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