Tarsiers, probably one of the most interesting animals in the world. They are exotic, funny and so small. Latin name is ‘Tarsius Syrichta’. They eat mostly insects, tarsiers grow up to 160 mm and weigh up to 165 grams. They can’t be mistaken with other animals and small primates because of a very peculiar appearance. Tarsiers possess large eyes and feet. They got such a strange name exactly because of the extended tarsus bones. These animals are perfect hunters because of large eyes and ears. They lead a night style of life. Oh, no! It doesn’t mean that they go to discos or participate in hot dancing nights, they are hunting and at day time they are mostly sleeping. Tarsiers’ vision is extremely acute and they can catch insects and even birds by jumping either from one branch to another or from one tree to another. Sometimes, tarsiers can hunt even snakes. Moreover, tarsiers’ neck can turn 180 degrees. As a rule, tarsiers live on trees and they are of gray colour. Tarsiers possess a naked tale (unlike many other animals).

Tarsiers still live in some parts of Philippines and in Indonesia. If to believe to the statistic data, there are only between 5,000 and 10,000 tarsiers in the whole world. And, unfortunately, the predictions are not pessimistic. Because of their beauty and funny appearance people begin to breed tarsiers in captivity, and they DO NOT live like that, there are some cases when tarsiers even commit suicides, because captivity is a great stress for them. It is awful, when such a funny and cheerful animal can bang its head on something like a cage. Another reason for their number reduction is the destruction of Rain Forests. Also, the representatives from Japan and Mexico like to buy unusual pets, as tarsiers and they adore buying them for nothing – only 100 pesos (£1.50) for a tarsier. But, officially a tarsier CAN NOT be kept in captivity and CAN NOT be bought at the Philippines!

Communication of tarsiers is a very interesting topic to be viewed. Young tarsiers communicate mostly with a help of distress calls. They use such a call, only when separated from mothers. One mother can give a birth only to a one tarsier (while a pregnancy!)

Please, remember, tarsiers are beautiful and sensitive, it is no use to take them home. We have to live them alone, because they adore living with their relatives in natural conditions. Don’t provoke a depression of this cute animal!