Interesting Facts
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Tamarins used to be hunted because they were originally thought to have carried diseases such as malaria and yellow fever (Past Exhibitions).
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They are named after the German Emperor Wilhelm II due to his long white mustache (Science & Nature: Animals).
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They are usually born as twins!
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They are used in different areas of biomedical research.
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People keep them as pet monkeys, Tamarins love being pet and the attention they get!
About Me
Hi! My name is Diana and I'm from Mahtomedi, Minnesota. I am currently attending the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse where I am majoring in Biology with a Biomedical concentration and a minor in Spanish; what I plan to do after graduating is still a question mark.
I chose to do this organism because I used to volunteer at the Como Zoo in St. Paul and loved to walk by their exhibit. So if you're ever in the area I definitely suggest visiting it!