Bohol restricts Tarsier viewing
An ordinance by the provincial government of Bohol aims to restrict the public viewing of captive tarsiers in the island. The restriction has recently been made to protect the population and natural habitat of tarsiers in Bohol.
The Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary is the only body that is sanctioned to do public viewing of the tarsiers in Bohol. The Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, run by the Philippine Tarsier Foundation, Inc., is the only sanctuary with the area, facility, and expertise to handle the conservation and preservation of the Philippine Tarsier and thus was given the exemption.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Administrative Order No. 38 included the Philippine Tarsier among the national protected wildlife species. The Philippine Tarsier is native to the island of Bohol.
Issues with existing owners of tarsiers and breeders who has raised tarsiers in captivity remains a debate.
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Topics about Travel » Bohol restricts Tarsier viewing » April 9th, 2009 at 12:09 am
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Edsil Puno II » April 10th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
That’s sad.. I want to see a tarsier but haven’t been to bohol yet.
Summer in the Philippines » April 13th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
How sad, why do they restrict tarsier viewings?
Grace » April 14th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
I think this is a good move, will raise the awareness of the problems the Tarsiers are facing.
Jasper Jugan » April 15th, 2009 at 8:23 am
too bad for us who wanted to see a tarsier, even from afar
The Islander » April 16th, 2009 at 10:02 am
this is good news.
those tarsiers held captive by private individuals using them for public viewing should be returned to their natural habitat.
to those who are saddened by the news… what the restriction means is that public viewing is only granted to the phil tarsier sanctuary who has the right facilities and means to take good care of the tarsiers, because there were private entities offering display to the public. the tarsiers in this entities seems helpless and used.
Josh » April 19th, 2009 at 6:36 am
That is truly sad! Tarsiers have become an attraction in Bohol, but today they are going to be missed until there are again allowed for public viewing. But if it’s true that only Phil Tarsier Sanctuary will be allowed to view these species publicly then it’s all great news after all.
Honeymoons in Samoa » April 21st, 2009 at 6:52 pm
It seems fair enough to me. If it’s to protect tarsiers and their habitat then i’m all for it.
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charie » May 20th, 2009 at 4:22 am
i’ve never been to bohol but surely it is very beautiful and fascinating truly philippines is the land of enchantment i wish i could go there someday just like in bicol its so marvelous
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kathangisip » June 24th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Hindi pa din ba nalilift yung ban? Will go there this August e
Soleil » July 18th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
This is great news. I’m really glad the tarsiers are being protected.