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Backround Info on Lion Top Tamerins
Title: Backround Info on Lion Top Tamerins
Category: Science & Technology
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Backround Info on Lion Top Tamerins
The Tamarin is a species of Primate, which falls under the family of New World Monkeys. Tamarins have two Genera under its title, Saguinus and Leontopithecus. Between these two genera, there is a total of twelve species of Tamarin. Their common and scientific names are as follows:
Sagnuinus genus:
„X Black-mantle Tamarin (S. nigricollis)
„X Saddle-back Tamarin (S. argentata)
„X Black-chested moustached Tamarin (S. mystax)
„X Red-chested moustached Tamarin (S. libiatus)
„X Emperor Tamarin (S. …showed first 75 words of 1609 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1609 total…Tamarin species are either threatened or endangered due to deforestation. These small primates are very vulnerable to habitat destruction due to their limited and specialised diets.
Populations were drastically decimated during the 1970's when thousands were being exported legally for biomedical research, as well as pets and zoo exhibits. Today, thankfully, actions are being taken to preserve their natural habitat and increase their populations. Currently, only Bolivia, Panama, and French Guinea still permit their export.
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