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.
Keywords: black , tail , brown , white , diurnal
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
Some facts about the
Emperor tamarin
Adult weight : 0.519 kg (1.1418 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 24 years
Female maturity :546 days
Male maturity : 730 days
Gestation : 145 days
Litter size : 2
Weight at birth : 0.047 kg (0.1034 lbs)
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