5 Fun Facts About the Western Tarsier 1. The large forward-facing eyes allow tarsiers to…

5 Fun Facts About the Western Tarsier 1. The large forward-facing eyes allow tarsiers to accurately assess distances for safe leaping. Tarsiers can leap distances up to 5.4 m (18 ft.). 2. Tarsiers capable of turning their heads nearly 180° in each direction, allowing them the ability to rotate their heads almost 360°. 3. These animals are nocturnal and exhibit adaptations for vertical clinging and leaping modes of locomotion and prey capture. 4. Tarsiers get their name from their long tarsal (ankle) bones, which help propel them while leaping. 5. The flat, fleshy pads at the end of tarsiers’ fingers and toes allow them to climb smooth vertical surfaces.