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Scientific name
Saguinus midas
Order
Mammals
Family
Callitrichidae
Social Structure
קבוצה
Activity
פעיל יום
Food
Omnivor
Dangers
Zoo Conservation Program:
Feeding/Enrichment Time
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Habitat & Distribution Area
South America
Conservation status
lc
Deficient Data
DD
least Concern
lc
Near Threatened
nt
Vulnerable
vu
Endangered
en
Critically endangered
cr
Extinct in the Wild
ew
Extinct
ex
Endangered status
lc
Worldwide
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Weight
0.4
-
0.55
KG
Life Expectancy
21
years
Interesting To Know
- Their scientific name (midas) comes from the Greek mythology of king Midas and his golden touch. This specie is known for the tolerance in the group and the way they assist each other. Only one female is breeding and the rest of the group help her to take care of the offspring. This female is oppress the other females both behaviorally and hormonally to prevent inbreeding. The tamarins are amazing jumpers and can jump from one tree to another.