Assalaamu alaikum warahmatullaah,
Just want to share with you my favourite animal in the world as they're not that popular. I find them cute Mashaa'Allaah and really amazing. I learned from a television program that these animals have suicidal tendencies when they get lonely, depressed and disturbed. They either hold their breath until they die or bang their head on a tree branch so hard. LoL. I want one so badly!
The Philippine Tarsier
The Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta), known locally as the Mawmag in Cebuano/Visayan, is an endangered tarsier species endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly in the provinces of Bohol, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao, Philippines.[3] Its name is derived from its elongated "tarsus" or ankle bone.[4]
Its geographic range also includes Maripipi Island, Siargao Island, Basilan Island and Dinagat Island.[5] Tarsiers have also been reported in Sarangani, although they may be different subspecies. Believed to be about 45 million years old,[6] and perhaps one of the oldest land species to continuously live in the Philippines, it was only introduced to western biologists in the 18th century.[7]
The Philippine Tarsier is a shy nocturnal[3] animal that leads a mostly hidden life, asleep during the day and only active to look for food during the night. During the day, it sleeps in dark hollows close to the ground, near the trunks of trees and shrubs deep in the impenetrable bushes and forests. They only become active at night, and even then, with their much better sight and amazing ability to maneuver around trees, are very well able to avoid humans.[7]
It is arboreal[3] and is a vertical clinger and leaper,[8] habitually clinging vertically to trees and are capable of leaping from branch to branch. Having an elongated tarsus helps it in leaping.
The Philippine Tarsier is solitary. However, it is found to have either monogamous or polygamous mating system.[8]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Tarsier
Just want to share with you my favourite animal in the world as they're not that popular. I find them cute Mashaa'Allaah and really amazing. I learned from a television program that these animals have suicidal tendencies when they get lonely, depressed and disturbed. They either hold their breath until they die or bang their head on a tree branch so hard. LoL. I want one so badly!
The Philippine Tarsier
The Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta), known locally as the Mawmag in Cebuano/Visayan, is an endangered tarsier species endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly in the provinces of Bohol, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao, Philippines.[3] Its name is derived from its elongated "tarsus" or ankle bone.[4]
Its geographic range also includes Maripipi Island, Siargao Island, Basilan Island and Dinagat Island.[5] Tarsiers have also been reported in Sarangani, although they may be different subspecies. Believed to be about 45 million years old,[6] and perhaps one of the oldest land species to continuously live in the Philippines, it was only introduced to western biologists in the 18th century.[7]
The Philippine Tarsier is a shy nocturnal[3] animal that leads a mostly hidden life, asleep during the day and only active to look for food during the night. During the day, it sleeps in dark hollows close to the ground, near the trunks of trees and shrubs deep in the impenetrable bushes and forests. They only become active at night, and even then, with their much better sight and amazing ability to maneuver around trees, are very well able to avoid humans.[7]
It is arboreal[3] and is a vertical clinger and leaper,[8] habitually clinging vertically to trees and are capable of leaping from branch to branch. Having an elongated tarsus helps it in leaping.
The Philippine Tarsier is solitary. However, it is found to have either monogamous or polygamous mating system.[8]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Tarsier
but if u say so, and its suicidal too wow thats the first animal ive heard of that has those emotions.....interesting,:lol:
