The tiny monkey that has a moustache like an emperor

7 Jul 2019

The tiny monkey that has a moustache like an emperor

The tiny monkey that has a moustache like an emperorHave you heard of the animal that has been supposedly named after a German Emperor because of its moustache?

Meet the emperor tamarin!

The emperor tamarin (Saguinus imperator), is a type of tamarin (a squirrel-sized monkey).
 	The emperor tamarin is named after its moustaches, which are similar in shape and size to the moustaches of the late German emperor Wilhelm II!

They can be found in Peru, Brazil, Bolivia and southwestern parts of the Amazon Basin.
 	Tamarins are mostly arboreal, which means they spend most of their time in the trees.
 	Apart from their exceptional moustaches, emperor tamarins also have differences in vision. Most of them can only see two colours (dichromatic) but some females can see three colours  (trichromatic). These help them find more ripe fruits and other goodies!

Due to the cutting down of trees by humans, the emperor tamarins are losing their homes. So, they often live in protected parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

Emperor tamarins are said to enjoy being touched and stroked by humans. So, be nice to them if you ever see them.

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