This Monkey Is Known For A Fancy Moustache
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The Emperor Tamarin (Saguinus imperator) is the monkey known for its fancy moustache.
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It has a long, flowing white moustache that extends out to the sides and curves downward.
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The rest of its fur is predominantly gray, with small amounts of gold, white, or red on its body and a long, reddish-orange tail.
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Emperor tamarins are very small primates. They typically grow to about 10 inches in body length and weigh less than a pound.
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They are native to the southwest Amazon Basin, in the rainforests of Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia.
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They are highly social animals, and live in groups of up to 15 individuals, usually led by the eldest female.
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They are playful and use various vocalisations and facial expressions (including tongue flicks) to communicate.
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The entire group participates in caring for the young, with males playing a particularly large role in carrying and protecting the infants.
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