Tourist Driving Tarsiers To Suicide.
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The adorable tarsier has done wonders for Philippines tourism – but now the tiny primate known for its huge eyes is paying the ultimate price.
The nocturnal creatures are highly sensitive to human contact, noise and daylight.
Increasing numbers of tourists are venturing into their natural habitats, trying to get as close as possible to the four-inch-tall marvels and taking photos.
Conservationist Carlito Pizarras told AFP the close contact with humans can be extremely distressful for the tarsiers, causing them to repeatedly smack their head against a tree.
“People go near and they’re loud, or make a picture with the flash, or they’re touching them. Most of those tarsiers, when they become stressed they commit suicide.
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