Pied Tamarin Twins Born at Philadelphia Zoo

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Philadelphia Zoo just welcomed critically endangered pied tamarin twins—their first since 2010!

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Born February 27, these tiny primates weigh just 1.5 ounces each and could help save a species facing extinction.

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Scientists predict wild pied tamarins will decline by 80% by 2033. Could these twins be part of the solution?

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The father carries these babies most of the time, only returning them to mom every two hours for feeding.

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"Pied tamarins are one of the most endangered primates in the world," says Philadelphia Zoo's VP of Animal Well-Being.

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First-time parents Whitney and Napoleon have "done a perfect job" caring for their twins, zoo officials report.

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With their distinctive bald heads and unique tongue-flicking communication, these primates are as fascinating as they are rare.

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In the wild, pied tamarins help forests thrive by spreading seeds and controlling insect populations.

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These births support a vital Species Survival Plan working to maintain genetic diversity in endangered animals.

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The Philadelphia Zoo now houses six pied tamarins, making it a crucial player in saving this species from extinction.

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While these twins bring hope, the race is on to protect the remaining wild habitat of this critically endangered species.

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