Cuddly? First thing that came to mind were my grandchildren... But you may get tired of seeing me post photos of my grandkids... (No eye-rolling please, LOL)
So I thought this may be a substitute.... Tarsiers....although I think my grandbabies are the most cuddly...
In any case, my daughter and I went to the island of Bohol in the Philippines this summer and saw some Tarsiers.
Philippine Tarsiers are endangered species endemic to the Philippines. Its name is derived from its elongated "tarsus" or ankle bone. They are nocturnal animals, are tiny, and the species make them one of the smallest primates, also making them difficult to spot. The average adult is about the size of a human fist.
The place that had the exhibit had a "Hands- off" policy, so cuddling was out of the question at that time... But don't they look cuddly? Seriously cuddly, in my opinion. :)
Comments (8)
I've never heard of them before, but now I want to run off to Philippine and play with one.
Posted by Alice Audrey | February 20, 2010 5:47 PM
Posted on February 20, 2010 17:47
He looks like he's smiling at you. What a great angle on the cuddly theme this week.
Scott at World’s Best Photography Blog ;^)
Posted by Scott (AKA Bull Rhino) | February 20, 2010 8:17 PM
Posted on February 20, 2010 20:17
Cuddly and adorable! Love this photo.
Posted by Annie | February 21, 2010 10:59 AM
Posted on February 21, 2010 10:59
Wow, I have never seen one of those.
Posted by Susanne | February 21, 2010 7:52 PM
Posted on February 21, 2010 19:52
Oh no, I assure you we don't tire of the photos of your delightfully adorable grandkids!
I never heard of tarsiers before. Almost looks like a creature made up for a Star Wars movie or something! Super cute and very cuddly looking!!
Posted by Anne | February 27, 2010 10:06 AM
Posted on February 27, 2010 10:06
Those are so cute. We soooo wanted to see a Tarsier when we were in Borneo but no luck. Excellent photos also.
Posted by Marta | February 27, 2010 11:58 AM
Posted on February 27, 2010 11:58
Never heard of Tarsiers before but they sure look cuddly!
Posted by Maria I. | February 28, 2010 11:38 AM
Posted on February 28, 2010 11:38
Very late commenting here... soooo cuddly and cute looking even if he is a little strange looking.
Posted by girasoli | February 28, 2010 11:06 PM
Posted on February 28, 2010 23:06