Tarsier Quiz

What is a unique feature of tarsiers' eyes compared to their body size?

• They are the smallest among primates.

• They can rotate 360 degrees.

• They are the largest relative to body size among mammals.

• They are smaller than their brain.

How do tarsiers primarily hunt for their prey?

• By chasing them actively.

• By setting traps.

• By waiting silently for prey to come close.

• By using their sense of smell.

What do tarsiers primarily eat?

• Fruits and leaves.

• Fish and algae.

• Seeds and nuts.

• Insects and small animals.

Why do tarsiers need plenty of tree cover?

• To find more food.

• To protect their eyes from the sun.

• To hide from predators.

• To build their nests.

What was significant about the discovery of pygmy tarsiers in 2008?

• They were found in a new habitat.

• They were thought to be extinct.

• They were larger than expected.

• They were found in North America.