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Tarsier



Furthermore the Tarsier or goblin's lemur (Tarsius) are worth to see, also named ghost's animals or ghost's monkeys. They form their own family (Tarsiidae) and own partial order (Tarsiiformes) within the subordination of the dry proboscis monkeys. The family encloses seven kinds. Goblin's lemurs are with a head body length by estimated 9 to 16 cm (in addition still there comes the naked tail with 13-to 28-cm length) very small animals. They distinguish themselves by long rear limbs, one up to 180 ° round head capable of rotation and a good hearing.

The fingers are very long, the ears round and in the nude. The soft fur is brown or coloured grey. The most prominent sign are the big eyes (up to 16 mms of diameter) - projected people would have to have eyes in apple size! The scientific name (Tarsius) is derived from "tarsus", the medical name for the tarsus. This is extremely extended with the animals what leads to an increase of the jump ability.