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OCTOBER 27, 2022

Tag: Philippine Tarsier

Tarsier owner being hunted

Authorities are tracking down the owner of a tarsier that was found at the Manila Golf and Country Club in Makati City who may be charged with illegally keeping the endangered primate.

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IN THE KNOW: Philippine Tarsier

The Philippine tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) is one of the smallest known primates in the world. No larger than an adult person’s hand, its size ranges from 118 to 149 millimeters (4.6 to 5.8 inches) while its average weight is between 113 to 142 grams (about 1/10 of a kilo).

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