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Brief Report
Introducing an innovative semi-captive environment for the Philippine tarsier (Tarsius syrichta)
Article first published online: 22 FEB 2005
DOI: 10.1002/zoo.20023
© 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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How to Cite
Jachowski, D. S. and Pizzaras, C. (2005), Introducing an innovative semi-captive environment for the Philippine tarsier (Tarsius syrichta). Zoo Biol., 24: 101–109. doi: 10.1002/zoo.20023
Publication History
- Issue published online: 22 FEB 2005
- Article first published online: 22 FEB 2005
- Manuscript Accepted: 23 APR 2004
- Manuscript Received: 10 SEP 2003
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Keywords:
- Tarsius syrichta;
- captive breeding;
- Philippines;
- semi-captive
Abstract
In response to demands for research, captive breeding, and tourism, a semi-captive environment was created for the Philippine tarsiers (Tarsius syrichta) in Corella, Bohol, Philippines. The 7600-m2 enclosure was continuous with the surrounding habitat, and utilized a unique predator control fence design and a lighting system to attract nocturnal insects. During 2 years of observation, the locations of over 500 tarsier sleeping sites were recorded. Tarsiers were found to prefer dense, low-level vegetation in secondary forests, with perching sites averaging 2 m above the ground. Up to 10 tarsiers were observed within the enclosure at one time, which is a high density compared to densities based on home-range estimates for wild tarsiers in the vicinity of the study site. In addition, the tarsiers were observed to be more social than previously reported. Zoo Biol 24:101–109, 2005. © 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc.