TARSIERSBy : Kallie

WHY I CHOSE THIS… I chose this because I saw one and I

thought it would be interesting to learn about them. I also chose this topic because a lot of people don’t know what Tarsiers are and I knew that no one would pick this topic.

ABOUT TARSIERS Tarsiers have a small body and very big

eyes. They lack vision. They tend to be very shy when around

people.

FACTS ABOUT TARSIERS… A Tarsier’s brain is as big as their

eyes. Their third finger is about the same

length as their upper arm. Each eyeball is approximately 16

millimeters in diameter. Their Latin name is Tarsius Syrichta. Their tail is hairless except for the

bottom tip. Their stomach is lighter than their

outer skin.

WHERE ARE THEY LOCATED? Most Tarsiers are found around

Southeast Asia. Some of their fossils have been found in Asia, Europe, and North America.

SOME HABITATS… Mangroves Secondary forest Lowland rainforest

WHAT DO THEY EAT? Snakes Lizards Bats Birds Crabs Insects

HOW DO THEY CATCH THEIR FOOD? Tarsiers catch insects by jumping on

them. Sometimes when a Tarsier jumps from

tree to tree it can catch a bird while in motion.

YOUNG TARSIERS… Young Tarsiers are born with fur, and

with open eyes. They are also able to climb within a day of birth.

PICTURES…

PARAGRAPH…

This Tarsier has its ears

up and his eyes are

wide open. He is

surrounded by trees

and branches. He is up

on a tree branch and is

with another Tarsier.

The sun is shining

through the trees. One

of the Tarsiers are

looking out.

A

B

VIDEOS http://www.factzoo.com/mammals/tarsie

rs.html

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