Philippine Tarsier - Endagered Animal

Animal Name:
Philippine Tarsier

Scientific Name:
Carlito syrichta

Physical Description:
A tiny primate with enormous eyes, elongated fingers, and a long tail. Its head can rotate 180 degrees, and it clings to branches using adhesive pads on its limbs.

Habitat:
Southeastern Philippines – tropical rainforests of Bohol, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao

Existence Status / Date:
Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1, 2021)

Source of Information:
Philippine Tarsier – Wikipedia
Philippine Tarsier Foundation
Animalia.bio – Philippine Tarsier

Suggested Tags:
Wildlife Shorts, Rainforest Primates, Island Endemics

Suggested 3 Hashtags:
#PhilippineTarsier #RainforestEyes #IslandWildlife

Content Summary:
The Philippine Tarsier (Carlito syrichta) is a nocturnal primate endemic to the Philippines, known for its massive eyes and agile leaps through dense forest. Dating back 45 million years, it’s one of the oldest surviving land mammals in the region. Though protected, it remains vulnerable due to habitat loss and human disturbance.