eSkeletons
Skeleton Scramble Puzzle: Suborder Prosimians
Explore the finer details of primate skulls with these puzzles, incorporating advanced scientific analysis of two suborders- Prosimians and Anthropoidea- and one superfamily- Hominoidea. Learners read about the unique characteristics of...
Curated OER
Primate Evolution
In this primate evolution worksheet, students will review the structures and functions that are characteristic of primates. Students will identify the differences between Old World monkeys, New World monkeys, and prosimians. This...
Curated OER
Primate Evolution
In this primate evolution activity, learners will compare 3 characteristics that all primates share. Then students will compare the traits of current primates to early man by completing 5 short answer questions.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Tarsier
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Tarsier in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Tarsiers
This site gives an in-depth description of a tarsier, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tarsier (Tarsius)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Tarsius, more commonly known as the Tarsier.
eSkeletons
E Skeletons: Tarsier
Examine the skeletal anatomy of the Tarsier's skull illustrated through the University of Texas at Austin's eSkeleton lab.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Tarsiers
The tarsier is a fascinating animal. Its eyes and neck coordinate to allow it to see well, and its ears can curl and uncurl. The tarsier is found in South East Asia. Details about its physical features and diet are given here.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Tarsius Pumilus
Read about the natural history and physical characteristics of tarsius pumilus, one of four species of tarsiers living in the rain forest. Provided by Animal Diversity Web.
eSkeletons
E Skeletons Project
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the eSkeletons Project provides interactive views of bones. Various menus allow you to review the bones of the human skeleton and compare them to the bone structures of nine primates.
University of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Primate Research Center: Primate Info Net
Information about primates, includes links to primate centers and organizations. Find out about the International Directory of Primatology. Click into "Resources on Primatology" and then "About the Primates" to get to primate-specific...
PBS
Pbs: Night Creatures of the Kalahari: Night Vision
Click on the eye and learn about the nocturnal animal it belongs to. Animals include cuttlefish, pit-viper, tarsier, flying gecko, fruit bat and the owl.