Another tarsier found in Panabo City, DavNor
DAVAO CITY — A new sighting of a tarsier was reported by Tagum Agricultural Development Company, Inc. (TADECO) in Panabo City in Davao del Norte on Wednesday.
Tarsiers have been spotted recently not only in Davao City but also in other parts of the Davao Region.
In the official Facebook page of the Tadeco ko Bai, it said that they did not think of seeing tarsiers near the boundaries of the TADECO.
“We thought we could only see tarsiers in Bohol. It is amazing that these threatened smallest primates are just right there living in their local habitat,” the TADECO said.
According to experts, tarsiers or any wildlife are actually one of the indicators of having a good and healthy forest ecosystem.
“Mindanao has its local tarsier. We have also read in the news recently that there are tarsiers found in the mountainous areas of Davao City,” the TADECO said.
It added that experts have yet to study the species of tarsiers in the forest of Mindanao and its characteristics and distinctions from those that are found in Bohol.
The TADECO, along with the Security Force, turned over on Wednesday the rescued tarsier to Panabo City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO).
Panabo-CENRO officerin-charge Rogelio Hermo said the tarsier will be checked by a veterinarian first before it will be turned over to the wildlife rescue center in Tagum City.
“We hope to preserve these little ones. So, when you find one, please turn it over to the nearest local DENR office,” Hermo said.