Philippine Tarsier
My recent trip to Bohol was truly amazing and fun; it was a short vacation, yet so fulfilling.
In just a few days, I was able to experience the one of the best attraction of this beautiful province.
One of them is the Tarsier Conservatory; this tourist attraction is definitely one you shouldn’t miss.
Aside from the opportunity to see the cutest pride of the Philippines, the “Tarsier,” your mind will be at ease with the natural forest ambiance.
Roaming around, I am truly enjoying the fresh air and the scent of the trees. When you live near the metro, this kind of experience feels like a luxury. And I suppose it really is true as we need to invest both time and money to see beautiful places like this.
Visiting Bohol was a dream come true for me; I had wanted to see this place for many years. But due to various factors, my plan was delayed. Thankfully, this time I finally manage to pursue it.
Two of the things I really wanted to see are the Chocolate Hills and the tiniest animal on Earth, the Philippine Tarsier.
I’m not exaggerating, but in the moment I saw it up close, I felt that my Bohol experience was complete!
Why not? Who wouldn’t fall in love with this adorable creature? If I could only touch and hug her, their cuteness is beyond words.
Thankfully, the staff are helping tourists take close-up photos, as it is quite challenging to get a good shot of them since we have to be cautious since they are sleeping during the day.
So if you are a tourist planning to visit Bohol, go for it! You will be amazed by the many things you can see here.
Let’s get to know the Philippine Tarsier
The Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta), known locally as mawumag in Cebuano and other Visayan languages, and magô in Waray, is a species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly on the islands of Bohol, Samar and Leyte. It is a member of the approximately 45-million-year-old family Tarsiidae, whose name is derived from its elongated “tarsus” or ankle bone. Formerly a member of the genus Tarsius, it is now listed as the only member of the genus Carlito, a new genus named after the conservationist Carlito Pizarras.
The Philippine Tarsier attitude
The Philippine tarsier is a shy, nocturnal animal that leads a mostly hidden life. During the day, it sleeps in dark hollows close to the ground, near tree trunks and shrubs deep in the impenetrable bushes and forests. It becomes active only at night; with its keen sight and ability to manoeuvre around trees, it is able to avoid humans.
It is arboreal,habitually clinging vertically to trees and capable of leaping from branch to branch.
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