Tarsier

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The Philippine tarsier is the smallest monkey that is found in the Phillipines. It is locally known as the **maumag** in Cebuan/Visayan. It is found in the islands of Bohol, Samay,Leyte and Mindanao. It has also been reported in Sarangani. It is also found in Maripipi island, Siargao island and Dinagat island. They have lived for about 45 million years and are near threatened.

Four Characteristics: One or more cells The Philippine tarsier has rough fur which is coloured gray to dark brown. It has a thin tail which is used for balance. It has big huge eyes which can see very well in the dark. It has an ankle bone which allows them to jump at least three meters from tree to tree media type="youtube" key="YuQM7gIj9po" height="223" width="250" Reproduction: The mother's gestation of the offspring usually last about 6 months. Mating season starts at April to May. The female gives birth to one offspring per gestation. The female carries their offspring in their mouth.

Grow/Develop: This tiny animal measures about 85 to 160 millimetres ( 3.35 to 6.30 inches) The male measures about 80 to 160 grams. They are about the size of a human fist. Respond: The tarsier uses varied means of communication. It usually eats live insects like insects and grasshoppers and when it seizes it's prey, it carries it in it's mouth. It may help to structure insect communities.

Tarsius is the genus in the family Tarsiidae || The name of the animal. || Special Features: It has special neck vertebrae to help turn its head 180 degrees. On each foot it has two grooming claws. Philippine tarsiers have special tarsal bones which are elongated. Its big eyes help it to see at night
 * ~ [|Scientific classification] ||
 * Kingdom: || [|Anim][|alia] Philippine tarsiers are multicellular.  ||
 * Phylum: || [|Chordata]Philippine tarsiers have a special backbone that are called vertebrates.  ||
 * Class: || [|Mammalia]Philippine tarsiers are mammal because that are warm blooded and air breathing animals.  ||
 * Order: || [|Primates] It is a biological order that includes a group containing lemurs, tarsiers, monkeys and apes. ||
 * Family: || [|Tarsiidae]It is a family that only includes tarsiers.  ||
 * Genus: || //[|Tarsius]//
 * Species: || //**T. syrichta**//

How It adapts to its habitat:The Philippine tarsier is found in parts of lush rainforests in Samar, Leyte, Bohol and Mindanao. It is found in tropical rainforests with dense vegetation and trees. The Philippine tarsier's habitat is also a second growth, secondary forest, and primary forest from sea level to 700 m.

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