Look into my eyes… can you honestly say that you love me? Probably, these will be the words of the Philippine Tarsier if given a chance to verbally express themselves. These small creatures scientifically called Tarsius Syrichta, are considered one of the smallest primate in this planet. It weighs around 70-165 grams and is only 3-5 inches in size. The Philippines Tarsier can be found in the southern island of the Philippines and is closely related to the Bornean tarsier, spectral tarsier, pygmy tarsier, and Dian’s tarsier that can be found in other parts of Southeast Asia. The Philippine tarsier is not yet considered part of the endangered species . However, if conservation efforts will not be prioritized, these cute creatures will be in danger of extinction. The decline in its population started in the ‘70s when the demand for these animals grew as scientists used them for experiments and poachers traded it for profit. Slow growth of the tarsier popul...