Emperor tamarins were named after the Emperor of Germany, Emperor Wilhelm II, due to their long white moustaches. They got the name ‘emperor’ as a joke, however the name stuck!
(Saguinus imperator)
The emperor tamarin is a small monkey found in South America. They are dark grey in colour, with yellow speckles on their chest. Their hands and feet are black and their tail is brown. Their main feature is their long white moustache, extending beyond their shoulders.
Southwest area of the Amazon rainforest, South America.
Their diet includes fruits, pollen, flowers, tree sap, insects and other small animals.
Emperor tamarins have been known to live up to 20 years old.
Emperor tamarins are considered to be endangered in Brazil and Peru, but in other areas they are thought to be more abundant. Logging by humans is the main reason they are in danger.
Emperor tamarins were named after the Emperor of Germany, Emperor Wilhelm II, due to their long white moustaches. They got the name ‘emperor’ as a joke, however the name stuck!
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