Emperor Tamarins are small animals
that only grow up to between 23 and 25 centimeters in length! Their tail
is longer than them, it can be anywhere from 35 to 42 centimeters in
length. The Tamarins distinguishing factor is their large white mustache
on their face, hence the nickname "mustached Tamarins."
These tiny
creatures inhabit South America and are said to be either Endangered or
Threatened in both Brazil and Peru; 2 out of the 3 countries they live
in (Binghampton Zoo Animals.)
Photograph from
Zoo Zürich (Switzerland).
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