Philippine Tarsier videos
On this page are a number of links to tarsiers that have appeared on video. Click on the link to see the clip.
If any of the links are not working please let us know.
Introduction
Although there are some films of Tarsiers on YouTube and other media where a person is holding one or playing with them, we have decided not to show these on this site as it is now illegal to handle or frighten Tarsiers in any way. Therefore we will not encourage this.
The clips are often preceded by short adverts or overlaid with advert links. Please click through these to see the video clips of the Tarsiers properly.
YouTube links
Tarsier pictures behind a karaoke
Scientific video about the Philippine Tarsier
See a Tarsier rotate its head backwards
Guided tour looking at the Philippine Tarsier
Films from other social media and clips on the Internet
Some people believe that Magwai from Gremlins is based on the Tarsier.........
Not so, Email from Dreamworks:
Dear John,
We received your letter asking if Steven Spielberg used the Tarsier to form the Magwai character in Gremlins. I’m sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. It took some time to track down the answer. I talked to the filmmakers and there is no connection between the two. I hope that clears it up.
Sincerely,