Comments on: Meet the Tarsiers of Bohol, The Philippines. http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/ Going beyond travel … Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:47:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: animallover_00http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-9569 animallover_00 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:23:06 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-9569 hi i am doing a essay on endangerd animals and if the government is doing a lot to help them or should they be doing more. i came across your blog and thot that you might be abell to help me out. i would like to know your opinione on the tarsier and other animals do you think they are getting the help they need from the government? you dont have to reply if you dont want too. :) oh and sorry for the bad spelling:p hi i am doing a essay on endangerd animals and if the government is doing a lot to help them or should they be doing more. i came across your blog and thot that you might be abell to help me out. i would like to know your opinione on the tarsier and other animals do you think they are getting the help they need from the government? you dont have to reply if you dont want too. :)
oh and sorry for the bad spelling:p

]]> By: The Longest Way Homehttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-6127 The Longest Way Home Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:31:36 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-6127 Glad you think it's cute! Some don't. But yes, getting answers is sometimes all people want. Rather than not knowing! Glad you think it’s cute! Some don’t. But yes, getting answers is sometimes all people want. Rather than not knowing!

]]> By: LeslieTravelhttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-6116 LeslieTravel Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:46:03 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-6116 This is the cutest animal I have ever seen! I hope the conservation efforts work, so I can visit it when I eventually get to the Philippines. You may not have completely solved this issue, but congrats for compelling the WWF to explain its inaction and for motivating your readers to get involved. This is the cutest animal I have ever seen! I hope the conservation efforts work, so I can visit it when I eventually get to the Philippines. You may not have completely solved this issue, but congrats for compelling the WWF to explain its inaction and for motivating your readers to get involved.

]]> By: The Longest Way Homehttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-6011 The Longest Way Home Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:52:45 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-6011 I hope there has been a change in the local stores not housing caged Tarsiers. Shame the tourism dept does not work harder in this important island. Then again, I think they leave a lot of it up to the local admins. Probably why nothing is happening ... I hope there has been a change in the local stores not housing caged Tarsiers. Shame the tourism dept does not work harder in this important island. Then again, I think they leave a lot of it up to the local admins. Probably why nothing is happening …

]]> By: CChttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-5995 CC Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:45:55 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-5995 I was just in Bohol, and did not see any caged tarsiers in the stores. Maybe you had an effect, or maybe I just didn't go into enough stores. Yes, transportation and signage is a big issue. They were asking a lot for day tours, but we paid a small amount to rent a bike and see it ourselves. (My partner has a license and speaks Cebuano)However, without my GPS and its map of the Philippines (available for free online although in beta) we would have never found the Tarsier sanctuary or the chocolate hills, for lack of signs. The GPS map (which also can be installed on your computer) is what saved me my last trip there, even for finding places in Davao city! I was just in Bohol, and did not see any caged tarsiers in the stores. Maybe you had an effect, or maybe I just didn’t go into enough stores.
Yes, transportation and signage is a big issue. They were asking a lot for day tours, but we paid a small amount to rent a bike and see it ourselves. (My partner has a license and speaks Cebuano)However, without my GPS and its map of the Philippines (available for free online although in beta) we would have never found the Tarsier sanctuary or the chocolate hills, for lack of signs. The GPS map (which also can be installed on your computer) is what saved me my last trip there, even for finding places in Davao city!

]]> By: The otherworldly Tarsier – Wildlife & travel images by Darren Hectorhttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-1803 The otherworldly Tarsier – Wildlife & travel images by Darren Hector Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:52:23 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-1803 [...] If there is one little creature in the world I find otherworldly it’s the Tarsier. This particular chap comes from Sulawesi, in Indonesia.  A mix between the cute one from the movies “Gremlins” and a mini teddy bear, there’s really nothing to dislike about the Tarsier. Darren’s managed to photograph this one at night it seems, which is very appropriate as they are nocturnal creatures. What’s more – Darren’s also managed the rare feat of photographing the Tarsier in an action shot.  If you are ever lucky enough to see one in person you’ll know how hard this is as they are incredibly slow moving, docile creatures. I’d also like to point out that these creatures are endangered, at least in The Philippines, where, quite basically not much is being done about it.  I’ve written before about the Tarsier and its plight in the Philippines  on my own blog. [...] [...] If there is one little creature in the world I find otherworldly it’s the Tarsier. This particular chap comes from Sulawesi, in Indonesia.  A mix between the cute one from the movies “Gremlins” and a mini teddy bear, there’s really nothing to dislike about the Tarsier. Darren’s managed to photograph this one at night it seems, which is very appropriate as they are nocturnal creatures. What’s more – Darren’s also managed the rare feat of photographing the Tarsier in an action shot.  If you are ever lucky enough to see one in person you’ll know how hard this is as they are incredibly slow moving, docile creatures. I’d also like to point out that these creatures are endangered, at least in The Philippines, where, quite basically not much is being done about it.  I’ve written before about the Tarsier and its plight in the Philippines  on my own blog. [...]

]]> By: The Longest Way Homehttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-846 The Longest Way Home Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:11:11 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-846 I've received a reply from WWF. In lieu of that, I've posted an extensive update at the bottom of the article. I’ve received a reply from WWF. In lieu of that, I’ve posted an extensive update at the bottom of the article.

]]> By: The Longest Way Homehttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-831 The Longest Way Home Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:28:06 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-831 <strong>-Connie T.-</strong> Yes they are one of cutest animals I've seem. Thanks for the kind words, & hope to see you again too.<strong>-Wade | Vagabondjourney.com-</strong> Wade, good to hear from you again. Yes I do get very tired of seeing UNESCO sites that have been over-exploited as tourist draws. Rather than let them fall, I'd rather see the ample money they have to prevent this from happening. Education centers rather them souvenir stalls if you catch my drift. -Connie T.- Yes they are one of cutest animals I’ve seem. Thanks for the kind words, & hope to see you again too.

-Wade | Vagabondjourney.com- Wade, good to hear from you again. Yes I do get very tired of seeing UNESCO sites that have been over-exploited as tourist draws. Rather than let them fall, I’d rather see the ample money they have to prevent this from happening. Education centers rather them souvenir stalls if you catch my drift.

]]> By: Wade | Vagabondjourney.comhttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-830 Wade | Vagabondjourney.com Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:53:26 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-830 Dave,Your take on UNESCO is right on. Each place on the list becomes a tourist circus. If heritage is what they wish to preserve then they should let places fall to the ground.It is my impression that heritage is deeper than piles of old stones. The buildings may stand but the heritage is gentrified out.Wade Dave,

Your take on UNESCO is right on. Each place on the list becomes a tourist circus. If heritage is what they wish to preserve then they should let places fall to the ground.

It is my impression that heritage is deeper than piles of old stones. The buildings may stand but the heritage is gentrified out.

Wade

]]> By: Connie T.http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-829 Connie T. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:33:36 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-829 Their big eyes are cute, such a cute animal. Nice photos too. I think I will check back to see more of your pictures. Have a great day. Their big eyes are cute, such a cute animal. Nice photos too.
I think I will check back to see more of your pictures.
Have a great day.

]]> By: The Longest Way Homehttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-827 The Longest Way Home Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:36:02 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-827 <strong>-Bethany-</strong> I'll comment back here when/if they do<strong>-jessiev-</strong> Yes there are serious problems with development in the world today. And hard to find a solution.<strong>-Ivy-</strong> Thanks Ivy, it's much appreciated. If WWF are not involved, then no problem; its their choice. But if they are, I think there are people here interested in knowing what and how they are involved with the Tarsiers in the Philippines. -Bethany- I’ll comment back here when/if they do

-jessiev- Yes there are serious problems with development in the world today. And hard to find a solution.

-Ivy- Thanks Ivy, it’s much appreciated. If WWF are not involved, then no problem; its their choice. But if they are, I think there are people here interested in knowing what and how they are involved with the Tarsiers in the Philippines.

]]> By: Ivyhttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-826 Ivy Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:05:22 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-826 Lovely little creatures. I'll see what i can do for them as a volunteer of the WWF (Europe). But it's not easy. Lovely little creatures. I’ll see what i can do for them as a volunteer of the WWF (Europe). But it’s not easy.

]]> By: jessievhttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-824 jessiev Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:45:42 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-824 very cool - what unique animals! i hope to see them someday. development is rarely done well, isn't it? ugh. very cool – what unique animals! i hope to see them someday. development is rarely done well, isn’t it? ugh.

]]> By: Bethanyhttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-823 Bethany Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:07:06 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-823 I would def. be curious to see what WWF comes back with. I would def. be curious to see what WWF comes back with.

]]> By: The Longest Way Homehttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-822 The Longest Way Home Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:46:18 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-822 <strong>-Trudy-</strong> I don't think they are related to Marmosets, though yes there is a visual similarity.Here's a full list from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Tarsier" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><ul> <strong>Wikipedia</strong></ul></a> that mentions programs that were set up to help the Tarsier. As you can see most have not been updated for 10 years by the looks of things. Which is one of my points.Yes the world is losing out due to disappearing species. What's worse is watching it happen in person.I have sent the WWF an email, received an auto response stating someone will be in touch. Let's see ... -Trudy- I don’t think they are related to Marmosets, though yes there is a visual similarity.

Here’s a full list from

that mentions programs that were set up to help the Tarsier. As you can see most have not been updated for 10 years by the looks of things. Which is one of my points.

Yes the world is losing out due to disappearing species. What’s worse is watching it happen in person.

I have sent the WWF an email, received an auto response stating someone will be in touch. Let’s see …

]]> By: Trudyhttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/philippines-journal/meet-the-tarsiers-of-bohol-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-821 Trudy Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:32:15 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=1937#comment-821 Are they related to marmosets? They seem to be. I hope you find out about a program to help them. Our world will be an increasingly poor environment without all our disappearing species. Are they related to marmosets? They seem to be. I hope you find out about a program to help them. Our world will be an increasingly poor environment without all our disappearing species.

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