Western tarsier

primate
Also known as: Horsefield’s tarsier, Tarsius bancanus

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    In Indonesia and Malaysia the Western tarsier (Tarsius bancanus) has huge bulging eyes, making the head broader than it is long; it also has the longest feet, and its tail is tufted at the tip. It thrives in both old-growth and secondary forests but can also be found in low…

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