Tarsier
any
of three species of small primates, family Tarsiidae,
intermediate in form between lemurs and monkeys. Tarsiers
are found on several Southeast Asian islands including the
Philippines, Celebes, Borneo, and Sumatra. They have long legs, short
bodies, and rounded heads that can be rotated through 180°. Their
faces are short, and the eyes, their most striking feature, are large
and goggling.
Tarsiers
cling vertically to trees and leap from trunk to trunk. They are
nocturnal animals and prey mainly on insects. A single young is
produced in a fairly well-developed state, well furred and with eyes
open; gestation may require about six months.
"tarsier."
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