tamarin

noun tam·a·rin \ ˈta-mə-rən , -ˌran \

Definition of tamarin

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

Recent Examples of tamarin from the Web

The tamarins, black bears and lions have access to exhibits.

— shelby reynolds, USA TODAY, "Alligators? Check. Naples Zoo starts recovery from Hurricane Irma," 14 Sep. 2017
Helping species thrive and survive Ana and Rio are cared for under a Species Survival Plan program, in part, because golden lion tamarins, indigenous to South America, are endangered as deforestation destroys their habitat.

— jennifer conn, akron reporter, cleveland.com, "1.5-pound Akron Zoo tamarin has successful cataract surgery," 14 June 2017
The 1.5-pound endangered golden lion tamarin recently underwent cataract surgery, which veterinarians believe could be the first such surgery on a primate so small.

— jennifer conn, akron reporter, cleveland.com, "1.5-pound Akron Zoo tamarin has successful cataract surgery," 14 June 2017
Helping species thrive and survive Ana and Rio are cared for under a Species Survival Plan program, in part, because golden lion tamarins, indigenous to South America, are endangered as deforestation destroys their habitat.

— jennifer conn, akron reporter, cleveland.com, "1.5-pound Akron Zoo tamarin has successful cataract surgery," 14 June 2017
Dr. Rylands pointed to the golden lion tamarin as an example of how a primate species can be saved.

— carl zimmer, New York Times, "Most Primate Species Threatened With Extinction, Scientists Find," 18 Jan. 2017
For instance, golden lion tamarins find prey in tree hollows and call to youngsters to join in, says Lisa Rapaport, a behavioral anthropologist at Clemson University.

— National Geographic, "Schooled: Animals That Teach Their Young," 7 May 2016
A somewhat tamarin-like restoration of Ganlea megacania.

— brian switek, WIRED, "Ganlea megacania and more "missing link" mania," 1 July 2009

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