Have you seen a monkey as small as your open palm?
@Nakitakona (59987)
Philippines
November 17, 2019 7:45pm CST
We have it in Bohol.
The grade one teacher of our 6-year old granddaughter, Inday Sophie is in Bohol for a week long seminar/workshop in related to her teaching.
It's her first visit to the island of Bohol which is known by her chocolate hills and tarsier, one of the smallest monkey in the world. It measures about 9–16 cm (3.5–6 inches) long, excluding a tail of about twice that length. According to zoologist, it's a combination of a lemur and a monkey.
I haven't gone to Bohol yet.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
18 Nov 19
I saw one such small monkey in Singapore zoo but can't remember clearly if it was the same name. It was little like palm size and looked more like squirrels. Very cute!
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Nov 19
@Nakitakona It looks the same in picture.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
20 Nov 19
@arunima25 It would be possible. There are several species and Philippine Philippine tarsier is one.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 Nov 19
You may be right. But we call them tarsier. There may be similar species.
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@rsa101 (40976)
• Philippines
18 Nov 19
I also have visited Bohol a long time ago I think it was 2005 I last visited the place. I think it is a nice place to visit. One of the main attraction there is the Tarsier which is exclusive to that place and they are really awesome to see them in their natural state. They are quite peaceful animals and rely on insects as their food source.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 Nov 19
It's good for you that you've visited Bohol and seen tarsier. I am sorry for I haven't gone to the place yet.
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@rsa101 (40976)
• Philippines
19 Nov 19
@Nakitakona oh I thought you have seen one. They are cute but did not touch them since it could stress them out.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 Nov 19
@rsa101 In picture yes I have but personally I haven't. Visitors aren't allowed to touch those tarsiers or even offering them foods to eat.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
18 Nov 19
I haven't gone to Bohol either although we had plans before but did not materialize.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 Nov 19
Sorry to know that but you've gone to other countries. I haven't gone to Bohol too.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
19 Nov 19
@Nakitakona there was a typhoon coming so we cancelled our Bohol trip. My wife's sister is fond of vacationing in provinces and they usually invite us.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 Nov 19
@Alexandoy Okay. It's understandable. In case you might go there just regards to the tarsiers.
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@Deepizzaguy (122132)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Nov 19
I have not seen the smallest monkey in the world yet.
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@Deepizzaguy (122132)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Nov 19
@Nakitakona You are correct.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
20 Nov 19
@Deepizzaguy Thank you. Have a good day my friend.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 Nov 19
Of course personally but now in picture you have seen it.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Nov 19
I never knew a monkey cold be that small.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 Nov 19
It's alright for you have known it and appreciated its rarity. Thanks.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 Nov 19
It could be it's your first to see it.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
19 Nov 19
@Nakitakona yeah...but I'm badly afraid of the.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 Nov 19
@amitkokiladitya I think you can see them in a distance.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
18 Nov 19
They should be protected as they are becoming extinct.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 Nov 19
They are protected by law. That's why they're being preserved.
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
18 Nov 19
They are so cute! They need better protection to keep them existing!
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 Nov 19
Yes you said it right. They're well protected, well conserved to live. There's a law that ensures their safety from the abusers.
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@Starmaiden (9308)
• Canada
18 Nov 19
It looks adorable, but I wonder how sharp its teeth are? 
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