(CNN) With its teeny tiny body, bat-like ears and bug eyes, the Philippine tarsier might be the most peculiar primate on earth. According to the International Primate Protection League , there are between 5,000 and 10,000 Philippine tarsiers left in the wild and the number is plummeting. Photos: The life of tarsiers Tiny tarsiers: The tarsier is the world's second-smallest primate -- about the size of an adult palm. Hide Caption 4 of 5 Photos: The life of tarsiers Nocturnal noms: A tarsier sets its eyes on dinner. Like a tiny lionThe diminutive primate might seem soft and cuddly, but it isn't as sweet as it looks.

Source: CNN May 25, 2017 01:44 UTC