ABOUT Tarsier
The tarsier is an arboreal, mainly nocturnal, rat-sized primate of the genus Tarsius found in the Philippines and southeastern Asian islands. It has a rounded head that can be turned almost in a circle, large ears, large staring eyes and a pug nose. The small gray brown body has long hind legs and a long naked tail. Elongated digits tipped with rounded pads for gripping help the animal in its agile acrobatics. It preys on insects and other small animals.
The tree-dwelling Philippines tarsier, T.syrichta, is a primative relative of true monkeys. Its large eyes are adapted for seeing at night.
Endangered Species:
The loss of tarsier habitat is primarily due to logging and mining in the forests that they live in, along with the persistence of an illegal pet trade industry and being hunted for food by local people have threatened the tarsier population. This art tarsier painting is a dedication for the beauty of its kind and natures habitat.
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