Dead tarsier found on Calbayog road raises concerns over noise and wildlife protection

• A social worker in Calbayog City, Samar, expressed concern after receiving a photo of a dead tarsier found along a road
• Abicer Lim Doroja suspects that loud chainsaw noise from nearby tree-cutting activities may have affected the animal
• He revealed that another dead tarsier had reportedly been discovered in the same area earlier this year
• The incident prompted him to share the photo online to encourage greater awareness and protection of the endangered animals and their habitat

A dead tarsier discovered along a road in Calbayog City, Samar, has raised concerns about the possible effects of human activities on the small primates. A local social worker is calling for greater wildlife protection after suspecting that excessive noise in the area may have contributed to the animal's death.

The incident was featured in the “Kuya Kim, Ano Na?” segment of "24 Oras Weekend" on Saturday. The report showed a photograph of the dead animal that was sent to social worker Abicer Lim Doroja by a friend.

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Doroja said the discovery was particularly upsetting because tarsiers are among the animals he and his companions admire. He also pointed out that people often travel to Bohol specifically to see these creatures.

“Pinasa sa akin ‘yun ng kaibigan kong runner. Nanlambot talaga kami kasi ‘yung tarsier is one of our favorite animals din po. ‘Yung iba nga, pumupunta pa ng Bohol para lang makikita ng tarsier. Tapos malalaman namin dito sa Calbayog na marami pa lang tarsier,” he said.

He believes the animal may have been affected by loud sounds from chainsaws used during tree-cutting activities nearby.

“Ang tarsiers, naaapektuhan ng ingay ng chainsaw. Sa area kasi at that time, ‘yung unang sinend nila na maraming nagpuputol ng coconut tree or lumber,” Doroja explained.

What made the discovery more alarming was that a similar incident had reportedly occurred earlier in the year. According to him, runners had previously encountered another dead tarsier in the same location during their morning exercise.

“This year din. During sa morning run nila, may nakita rin po silang mago o tarsier sa same area rin. Patay na rin,” he recalled.

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Concerned about the repeated discoveries, Doroja decided to upload the photograph online to call attention to the animals' situation.

“‘Yung purpose kasi ng post is mag-raise sana ng awareness, sana maprotektahan din ‘yung tarsier lalo na dito sa Calbayog.”

Meanwhile, Kuya Kim explained that tarsiers are highly sensitive to bright lights, human contact, and excessive noise, which can cause severe stress. Viewers were reminded not to touch, capture, disturb, or keep them as pets, and to help preserve the forests and trees they depend on for shelter.

Meanwhile, a motorcycle shop owner in Davao City suffered a gunshot wound to the arm after confronting an armed individual who attempted to rob his establishment. According to a report by "Unang Balita," the suspect, who was wearing a helmet, entered the shop and pointed a firearm at the owner. The businessman attempted to fight back but was shot by the intruder, who eventually escaped when a commotion broke out inside the store.

Recently, a separate incident in Malabon saw residents gang up on a man following a dispute over tricycle parking that allegedly escalated after a firearm was discharged. The confrontation took place along University Avenue in Barangay Potrero, according to Gabriel Gonzalez's report on GMA Integrated News' Unang Balita. Police identified the individuals involved as alias Eddie Boy, 48, and his neighbor, alias Patrick, who reportedly argued over the parking location of a tricycle.

Source: KAMI.com.gh