New World monkeys

Interesting facts about marmosets

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The marmosets also known as zaris, are a group of New World monkeys. There are 22 marmoset species in 4 genera. All 4 genera are part of the biological family Callitrichidae. Marmoset are found in the tropical forests of South America. They have also been occasionally spotted in Central America and southern Mexico. The lifespan … Read more

Interesting facts about tamarins

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The tamarins are squirrel-sized New World monkeys. There are more than 30 species of tamarins. They range from southern Central America through central South America, where they are found in northwestern Colombia, the Amazon basin, and the Guianas. These tiny primates are found tropical rainforests and open forest areas. The lifespan for tamarins is from … Read more