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Tarsier


Tarsier
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Copyright: arvinsign photography (arvinsign) (126)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-05-07
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/3.0, 30 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Sato: Per Ardua ad Astra (Space/Science Fiction) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-06-12 10:10
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
What has the tail of a rat, legs of a frog, sticky fingers of a gecko, rotating head of an owl, ears of a bat and the face of the baby?


The Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta)

A 45 million year old species, Sometimes called the world's smallest monkey, it is neither a monkey or even the smallest primate. Being a primate, it is part of the group of mammals that includes lemurs, monkeys, gorillas and man. Scientists say the tarsier falls somewhere between the lemurs and monkeys on the evolutionary scale. Tarsiers are about 9-16 cm (3.5-6 inches) long, excluding the tail, which is about twice that length.
Their relatives in the fossil record are found going back to the Eocene epoch, from 54 to 36 million years ago.

i took this shot when i visited the sanctuary in Bohol, as a biologist myself, i strongly advocate for the conservation of this species.

i made a close up shot, sharpened it and add some blur.
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  • Eru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 235 W: 4 N: 83] (2760)
  • [2005-06-12 10:30]

That's why I love TL. I always see and learn something new.. It's a great window on the world.

Tank you for sharing this photo!
I didn't know the Philipine Tarsier and I'm glad to meet him. Specially with your photo who's excellent!
Very good work! Merci!

Marc.

That creature is really funny! Great pic!

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  • padre Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1419 W: 90 N: 263] (4035)
  • [2005-06-12 12:51]

Woah, this looks like something out of a movie! I have never seen anything like this, thanks for sharing this special friend! B

My God! For a while I thought you had created this creature thru PP. Its amazing how many different and unique creatures exist on this planet.
Nice picture and Thnx a heap for sharing.

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  • Plant Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 62 W: 18 N: 46] (970)
  • [2005-06-12 15:03]

Arvin, do you think he saw you coming? ;-)
Great shot.
Paul

Incredible little king! A real puppet! it look se gentle & fragile! U take a very good shot! I loke the crop, the pov!
Great one!

Hi Arvin, this is one of the most interesting animal. This is my first time to view one of these. You got a great shot of him or her. I loved your note very interesting.
Regards,
Jim

A human caricature.
Incredible cristal eyes !

A great capture of this interesting little guy, Arvin! An amazing creature, which you capture in an excellent pose and with very good details... I never went to Bohol myself, maybe I will catch a ferry next time in Cebu? Good work!
Regards,
Pablo -

Great Shot of this creepy little Monkey.I have never seen one like that in Isabela.Back then they are headache to farmers.Well Done.
Mel

Great capture of a species I have never heard of or seen before! You learn something new each and every day...thanks for sharing!

Jessica

Wow, amazing capture of a very unusual creature. Love everything about it. Cant have been easy with the brightness behind it.

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