Tarsier Monkey
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Tarsier Monkey Kristin and Katie M.
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Tarsier Monkey. Kristin and Katie M. What the Tarsier looks like. Gray Fur Huge eyes 3.6 oz. 3-6 in. (body) 5-11 in. (tail). Where the Tarsier Lives. Philippines Arboreal (lives in trees) Broad variety of habitats. What the Tarsier Eats. Carnivore Insects Cockroaches Crickets - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Tarsier MonkeyKristin and Katie M.
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What the Tarsier looks like
•Gray Fur•Huge eyes•3.6 oz.•3-6 in. (body)•5-11 in. (tail)
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Where the Tarsier Lives
•Philippines•Arboreal (lives in trees)•Broad variety of habitats
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What the Tarsier Eats•Carnivore•Insects•Cockroaches•Crickets•Birds •Bats
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What are threats to the Tarsier?•One of the 25 most endangered “primates”•Humans destroy their habitat by logging•Tree Snakes•Lizards•Raptors•Civet
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Interesting Facts•Can turn head 180 degrees•Not “really” a primate•Can’t walk, only hops
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Why does the Tarsier live in the canopy layer
•Access to food source•Can’t walk•Nocturnal to avoid predators