Tarsius Collection

TARSIER
(tarsius bancanus) This is probably the Western Tarsier, which lives in the East. It is classified as a prosimian

Siau Island tarsier, Tarsius tumpara. Critically endangered. (Tarsier, Tarsier maucauco)
FLO4641184 Siau Island tarsier, Tarsius tumpara. Critically endangered. (Tarsier, Tarsier maucauco) Illustration copied from Count of Buffon

Adult Western / Horsfields tarsier (Tarsius bancanus) in forest understorey at night. Lowland dipterocarp rainforest, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Gurskys spectral tarsier (Tarsius spectrumgurskyae) North Sulawesi

Horsfields tarsier / Western tarsier ( Tarsius bancanus ssp. saltator) Belitung Island, Sumatra, Indonesia. Endemic

Adult Western / Horsfields tarsier (Tarsius bancanus) in forest understorey at night. Lowland dipterocarp rainforest, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Loris, tarsier, indri and bushbaby
Red slender loris, Loris tardigradus (endangered), brown-hand tarsier, Tarsius fuscus, indri, Indri indri (critically endangered), and Senegal bushbaby, Galago senegalensis

Western / Horsfields tarsier (Tarsius bancanus) hunting invertebrate prey in rainforest understory vegetation at night. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta). typical in a dense secondary tropical rainforest, Bohol, Philippines. February

Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta). Philippines. February. in a typical habitat of undergrowth in a dense secondary tropical rainforest near PTFI (Philippine Tarsier Foundation Incorporated)

Philippine Tarsier hides and rests during daytime on his perching site (Tarsius syrichta). Philippines. February. in a typical habitat of undergrowth in a dense secondary tropical rainforest near

Philippine Tarsier with a butterfly (Tarsius syrichta). in undergrowth of a dense secondary tropical rainforest near PTFI (Philippine Tarsier Foundation Incorporated)

PHILIPPINE TARSIER - baby in tree (Tarsius syrichta). Bohol Island, Philippines

Philippine Tarsier rests during a day in bamboo undergrowth (Tarsius syrichta). dense secondary tropical rainforest near PTFI (Philippine Tarsier Foundation Incorporated)

Philippine Tarsier hides and rests on his perching site (Tarsius syrichta). Philippines. February. in a typical habitat of undergrowth in a dense secondary tropical rainforest near PTFI

Tufted capuchin, Sapajus apella, and squirrel
Senegal bushbaby, Galago senegalensis, and spectral tarsier, Tarsius tarsier (vulnerable).. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals

Tarsius, haplorrhine primate genus that can be traced back 45 million years.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World

Philippine Tarsier, adult, face covered in hair of a large moth it is eating, looks around cautiously (the moths abdomen is in the hand) (Tarsius syrichta). Philippines

Philippine Tarsier, adult, eats a large horned beetle, one of its favourite preys (Tarsius syrichta ). Philippines. in dense secondary tropical rainforest near PTFI

Philippine Tarsier - habitat - dense secondary tropical rainforest near PTFI (Philippine Tarsier Foundation Incorporated) (Tarsius syrichta )

Philippine Tarsier, adult (Tarsius syrichta). Bohol, Philippines. February

Sequence of illustrations of nocturnal animals hands that are good for gripping. Tarsier, Loris, Aye-aye and Hoffmanns Two-toed sloth

Tarsier - 2
(tarsius bancanus) This is probably the Western Tarsier, which lives in the East. It is classified as a prosimian

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The tarsius, also known as the Philippine Tarsier, is a fascinating creature that captivates with its unique features and behavior. From the Adult Western/Horsfields tarsier in the forest understorey at night to the Horsfields/Western tarsier on Belitung Island, these primates are truly remarkable. One can't help but be enchanted by the sight of a baby Philippine Tarsier perched high up in a tree or resting during the day in bamboo undergrowth. Their large round eyes and long fingers make them appear both cute and mysterious. Found primarily in Southeast Asia, including North Sulawesi where Gursky's spectral tarsiers reside, these small primates have adapted to their forest habitats, and are skilled jumpers and climbers, using their strong hind legs to leap from branch to branch with ease. During daytime hours, they hide and rest on their perching sites, blending seamlessly into their surroundings, and is during these moments that one can truly appreciate their ability to camouflage themselves within nature. In addition to being masters of disguise, tarsiers also showcase their hunting skills. Catching insects like butterflies with lightning-fast precision demonstrates just how agile they are despite their small size. Tarsiers belong to a group of primates that includes lorises, indris, and bushbabies - all sharing similar characteristics such as nocturnal habits and specialized adaptations for climbing trees. Whether it's observing an adult Western/Horsfields tarsier exploring the forest understorey at night or witnessing a Philippine Tarsier hiding peacefully during daylight hours; these captivating creatures continue to intrigue researchers and wildlife enthusiasts alike.