The Timeworn Tarsier

Well let me tell you, this little guy sure has been capturing my attention these days. So much that I just made a birthday card featuring him. He is my new buddy, the Tarsier.

First, I have to admit that wikipedia doesn't have too much on these guys and what they do have makes absolutely no sense to me so I'll try to draw out what I can.

The Tarsier gets its names from its insanely long tarsus bones, that of course causes it to have very long feet and its fingers are also elongated (the third finger is actually as long as their upper arm). It has very soft and velvety fur and uses its hind feet claws to groom itself.

It is found exclusively on the islands of South East Asia although it used to be more wide spread. Despite this, it is not endangered.

It is a nocturnal animal but unlink most nocturnal animals it lacks a light-reflecting eye. I think this means like, when you're driving and it's dark and there's a racoon in the road and its eyes look spooky because it's reflecting the light of your headlights. So it lacks that, but I don't know what that means. It also eats bugs but sometimes eats frogs and lizards and snakes and can even catch birds in mid-flight as it jumps from tree to tree!!!!

Something cool about them is they have the longest continuous fossil record of any primate!!!! Also, they have never been able to breed in captivity and often kill themselves due to stress.