4. Philippine Tarsiers
The Philippine tarsier is an endangered species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines. It is a member of the approximately 45 million year old family Tarsiidae,whose name is derived from its elongated “tarsus” or ankle bone. The Philippine tarsier, (Tarsius syrichta) is very peculiar small animal. In fact it is one of the smallest known primates, no larger than a adult men’s hand. Mostly active at night, it lives on a diet of insects.
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