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Philippine Tarsier
Philippine Tarsier
The Philippine Tarsier is a member of approximately 45 million years old FamilyTarsiidae. And it has been called "the world's smallest monkey" or "smallest primate" by locals before. It measures only about 85 to 160 millimetres (3.35 to 6.30 in) in height.
The Philippine tarsier , known locally as ''mawmag'' in Cebuano/Visayan and ''mamag'' in Luzon, is a species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly on the islands of Bohol, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao. It is a member of the approximately 45-thousand-year-old family Tarsiidae, whose name is derived from its elongated "tarsus" or ankle bone. It is the only member of the genus ''Carlito'', after the species was removed from the genus.. more
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Did you actually find it in the wild?
Any way: very nice photograph! Posted 14 years ago
Roeselien@ If i see it in the wild? yes and no. Well they only live in some parts of Philippines and some of the local people have them...like an open zoo with no cages. And this i like.
Thanks again :) Posted 14 years ago
Posted 9 years ago