July 12, 2011

Weekly Beast: Emperor Tamarin

The Emperor Tamarin (Saguinus imperator) is a tamarin supposedly named after the German emperor Wilhelm II.  The Emperor Tamarin is a primate that inhabits tropical rain forests, living deep in the forest and also in the open tree-covered areas.  They live in groups of 2 to 8 animals with the oldest female leading the group.

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