What are tarsiers?
Q: What are tarsiers?
A: Tarsiers are prosimian primates, which are now placed together with the simians (monkeys).
Q: Why are they called tarsiers?
A: They got their name from the long bones in their feet.
Q: Where do tarsiers live?
A: Tarsiers live in trees and are entirely nocturnal.
Q: What is the diet of tarsiers?
A: Tarsiers are the only primates which are wholly carnivorous. They mainly eat insects, but some are also known to eat birds and snakes.
Q: How do tarsiers catch their prey?
A: Tarsiers can catch prey like birds even if they are in motion as the tarsiers jump from tree to tree to catch their prey.
Q: Are tarsiers monkeys?
A: Tarsiers are not monkeys, but they are now placed together with the simians.
Q: What are some of the unique characteristics of tarsiers?
A: Some unique characteristics of tarsiers include their long bones in their feet, being nocturnal, wholly carnivorous, and the ability to catch prey in motion.
