# Real Furbys Live Pygmy Tarsier Found After 85 Years By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-11-20 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pygmy-tarsier References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081118/sc_nm/us_primate_indonesia) & [foxnews](http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,454664,00.html) Widely believed to have been extinct, the pygmy tarsier, one of the world’s smallest and rarest primates, has been found on a mountain-top on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Until now, scientists had not seen a pygmy tarsier alive since 1921. Scientists used nets to trap two male and one female [mouse-sized pygmy tarsier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-mals) in order to place radio collars around their necks to track their movements. These [cute, furry, nocturnal creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moflin-1) weigh just 2 ounces (50 grams), and have been described as [looking a lot like Gremlins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rediscovery of Pygmy Tarsier:** The recent rediscovery of the pygmy tarsier presents an opportunity for scientific research and conservation efforts for this endangered species. - **Tracking Wildlife Movements:** The use of radio collars to track the movements of pygmy tarsiers opens up possibilities for monitoring and studying other elusive animal species in remote environments. - **Exploring Biodiversity in Sulawesi:** The finding of pygmy tarsiers on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi sheds light on the island's unique biodiversity, creating opportunities for ecotourism and conservation initiatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wildlife Conservation:** The rediscovery of the pygmy tarsier calls for innovative conservation strategies and investment in protecting endangered species. - **Zoological Research:** Research on pygmy tarsiers can lead to breakthroughs in understanding primate behavior, genetics, and evolution. - **Ecotourism:** The unique biodiversity of Sulawesi, including the pygmy tarsier, presents ecotourism opportunities for companies that specialize in sustainable travel experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electronic Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furblet-mini-toys.md) - [90s Toy Holiday Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furbtrees.md) - [Interactive Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-plush-toys.md) - [Fuzzy Musical Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furblets.md) - [Furry Fidget Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furry-fidget-friends.md) - [Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-furby.md) - [Animal-Tracking Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fahlo.md) - [Digital Fairy-Catching Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/got2glow-baby-fairy-finder.md) - [Clipped-On Fuzzy Robotic Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirumi.md)