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Tarsiers

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Apparently each of it's eyes is bigger than it's brain. Like something out of Gremlins.
19 years ago, December 20th 2004 No: 1 Msg: #885  
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I'm loving this picture. This guy is so cute, I want one! haha 😊

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19 years ago, December 20th 2004 No: 2 Msg: #889  
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it's a Tarsier - I saw one on the travel channel (cable TV) just a few days ago. Apparently each of it's eyes is bigger than it's brain. Like something out of Gremlins.

The body length of these popeyed little animals is about 15 to 18 cm. They are capable of turning their head in any direction through a full 180 degrees, an accomplishment which, for some reason, troubles the head-hunting tribes of Borneo, who regard them with superstition. Tarsiers feed on insects and lizards and also small fish and crabs. When seizing its prey, the Tarsier closes its eyes tightly to prevent injury from the victim’s struggles.


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19 years ago, January 9th 2005 No: 3 Msg: #994  
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it is one of the endangered animals, tarsier also known as the smallest monkey in thier species, they can jump up to 3 meters, they are a party growers why because they are sleeping at day time and awake in evening hehehehehe, i wish i can scan all my picture so that you will see it!!!!

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