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MAMMALS OF THE PACIFIC WORLD 



Fig. 32—Tarsier 



varying length down the back. 

 The total length of the slow 

 loris is from twelve to sixteen 

 inches. This animal is ar- 

 boreal and nocturnal in hab- 

 its, seldom descending to the 

 ground. It is very slow and 

 deliberate in its motions. It 

 feeds on insects, fruit, and 

 vegetation. 



Tarsiers. Family 

 Tarsiid^e 



The Tarsier (Tarsius) is 

 distinguished by its rounded 

 head, very short, pointed 

 muzzle, large ears, and large 

 eyes which form the most 

 arresting feature of the face. 

 The hind limbs are long, es- 

 pecially the feet. The fingers 

 and toes end in flattened pads 

 which may be slightly adhe- 

 sive. The tail is long, nearly 

 naked, ending with a tuft of 

 hair. The thick, woolly fur is 

 brownish yellow, the bases of 

 its hairs slate-gray; under- 

 parts are paler. The length 

 of head and body is about six 

 inches, of the tail about ten 

 inches. 



Tarsiers are island animals 

 found on Sumatra, Banka, 



