tamarin

noun

tam·a·rin ˈta-mə-rən

-ˌran

: any of numerous small chiefly South American monkeys (genus Saguinus) that are related to the marmosets and have silky fur, a long tail, and lower canine teeth that are longer than the incisors

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These discoveries have bridged the gap between Africa’s primate ancestors and the diverse array of New World monkeys thriving today, including capuchins, howler monkeys and tamarins. —

Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 Only a small number of the world’s animals, including lemurs and tamarins, have similar gustatory proclivities. —

Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025 The Zoo was kind enough to send over some adorable photos and videos of their Thanksgiving feast, which included a tamarin eating a pumpkin, a tortoise eating an apple and sun bears chomping on gourds. —

Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024 Housed in five separate cages, the deceased monkeys included the De Brazza species as well as one common squirrel monkey, cotton-top tamarins and white-faced sakis. —

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