An important event happened last Friday in the semi-captive enclosure in Corella. Shortly after our arrival I was informed that one of the females was pregnant and would give birth soon. I was waiting with baited breath for birth of this little one. The day, or maybe night, finally came. Carlito was waiting for me until I came back from the city and he informed me about the news. I took my stills and video camera and we went to see the baby. We acted very carefully, as tarsiers are very sensitive animals. Although the female in the enclosure is used to people and this is her third baby we tried to not disturb her.

Last week was full of adventure. Everything was prepared for catching of the tarsiers and installing the radio transmitters. We asked Carlito Pizzaras called the tarsier man to do this work. Every day we went together to the forest and within one week we were able to catch the animals. Read more »