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Emperor tamarin
Order : Primates
Family : Callitrichidae
Species : Saguinus imperator
The Emperor Tamarin (Saguinus imperator) is, according to some sources, named after the German emperor Wilhelm II. It was first intended as a joke, because of the resemblance to the German emperor with his big mustache, but since then it is used as a scientific name for this animal. It lives in South America, in Peru, Bolivia and parts of Brazil. They are very light-weighted, so they can reach food at the far end of tree branches, which are unaccessable by heavier animals, including predators. The emperor tamarins display a need for tenderness when kept as a pet. They love to be stroked by hand and will actually lay on their backs in hopes of extra petting attention.
The Emperor tamarin is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Facts about the emperor tamarin
Emperor tamarins are approximately 9. (Full text)
The emperor tamarin is a rare zoo exhibit but is welcomed by any that have the opportunity to receive it. (Full text)
Emperor Tamarins are known for their long, white mustaches. (Full text)
Mammals » Primates Animal Description: The adorable Emperor Tamarin is the smallest of the true monkeys and, with his long beard . (Full text)
Category: Mammals » Primates Animal Description: The adorable Emperor Tamarin is the smallest of the true monkeys and, with his . (Full text)
Emperor Tamarins are truly beautiful monkeys, with silky gray fur. (Full text)
This bearded Emperor Tamarin is in the Zurich, Switzerland Zoo. (Full text)
[UBC] Emperor Tamarin is ranked 106 and has played for 10h41m in 21 days (Full text)
Emperor tamarins are thought to have been named after the Emperor of Germany, Emperor Wilhelm II, due to their long, white moustaches. (Full text)
Emperor tamarins are found in various forms of light, (Full text)
Courtship/Gestation/Birth: The estrus cycle of the Emperor Tamarin is about 15 days, and the female mates with all the males of the group. (Full text)
Emperor tamarins are active by day and are very graceful, friendly, and playful monkeys. (Full text)
Emperor Tamarins are known for (Full text)
The Black-Chinned Emperor Tamarin is a tiny (Full text)
Emperor Tamarin EMPEROR TAMARIN (Saguinus imperator) Emperor tamarins are characterized by the presence of a long moustache. (Full text)
This latter type of emperor tamarin is endangered mainly due to the destruction of its environment by deforestation. (Full text)