Pied tamarin
Status
Critically Endangered
Classification
Mammal
Exhibit
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A Zoo of Firsts
Philadelphia Zoo was the first zoo in the U.S. to breed this species, which is critically endangered. Since the first births in 1994, many pied tamarins have been born at the Zoo.
Bald & Beautiful
Adult pied tamarins have bald heads, dark skin and large ears. Babies are born with white fur on their heads, foreheads and cheeks, which they lose as they age.
This species lives in small family groups ranging from two to 10 individuals in tropical forests around the city of Manaus, Brazil.
Related Animals
Golden lion tamarin
Class:
Mammal
Status:
Endangered
Rare Animal Conservation Center
Bolivian gray titi monkey
Class:
Mammal
Status:
Least Concern
Rare Animal Conservation Center