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The Ultimate Expression of Love

Look into my eyesā€¦ 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 Dianā€™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 ā€˜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...