Importance To Humans
There is no known negative impact of the Philippine tarsier on humans, just as long as it is in its native environment. However, when kept as pets, there is a possibility that the species may spread worms and other parasites to their human owners.
Tarsiers used to be kept as pets or sold for trade, although their survival in captivity is erratic due to their need for live insects upon which to feed.
Scientists are interested in these animals because of their unique taxonomic position in the order Primates.
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