The Emperor Tamarin is a tamarin allegedly named for its resemblance to the German emperor Wilhelm II. It lives in the southwest Amazon Basin, in east Peru, north Bolivia and in the west Brazilian states of Acre and Amazonas.
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All hail the Emperor Tamarin! Emperor tamarins (Saguinus imperator) are petite primates that are most widely known for their elegant, white mustaches. It is believed that they were named after the German Emperor Wilhelm II, who also sported an impressive mustache.
Emperor tamarins live in small, extended family groups of 4-15 individuals. They are native to the lush Amazon Basin, with their range including parts of Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia. At maturity, these diminutive omnivores weigh less than a pound (450 g)! They are tiny!
The females almost always have twins and are accompanied by two males—with neither male being sure which one is the biological father. They offer protection and help take care of the young when the mother needs a break. She signals them by sticking her tongue out at them! Apparently, this means something like, “Um, hey Dads? I need a break, so come take the kids.”
Another interesting fact about tamarins involves their vision. All males and nearly all females have dichromatic vision, meaning that they see in two colors. This feature helps them detect predators, even the well-camouflaged ones, which is obviously a real advantage. Even better, some females see trichromatically (three colors), which helps them detect the best, ripest fruits. {Photo credit: Robert Embley} #JungleDragon #EmperorTamarin #Saguinusimperator
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