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The islands of Bohol, Panglao, and Cebu are all fairly close
to each and situated in the heart of Central Visayas of the Southern
Philippines.
I explored this area during Easter 2003. The
biggest attraction in this area is the under water world, the
tarsier (monkey) primate, and the friendly people. Don't expect the
greatest food! |
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The
Tarsier
What is popularly known as the “smallest monkey
in the world”, the Philippine Tarsier, is distinctly found in the
provinces of Bohol, Leyte, Samar and some parts of Northern
Mindanao. Belonging to the primitive suborder Prosimii or prosimian,
Tarsiers thrive in secondary forests especially in the
world-renowned Chocolate Hills, the man-made forest of Bilar and in
the dense patches along the Loboc River, all in the Province of
Bohol.
   
While the best way to see the Tarsier is in the forest of the
Tarsier Sanctuary at Corella Town (southern Bohol Island), take note
of this: Near the boat launch at the Loboc River (not too far from
Corella), several of the local teen boys are keeping these nocturnal
and endangered primates captive and pass them relentlessly from
tourist to tourist in an effort to attract tourists to the boat
rides.
This is a gross abuse of this little
animal.
Please add your voice to this cause and write an
email
in an
effort to protect the Tarsier.
If WE don't speak up, this sad
practice will continue! Please lets do something.
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