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Tamarins Times Two: Zoo Atlanta Announces Golden Lion Tamarin Births
Two of three that were born survived, with zoo officials monitoring them closely.
Robin, a 5-year-old golden lion tamarin at Zoo Atlanta, gave birth to three offspring, Saturday, Feb. 25. One of the three did not survive, but the surviving two appear to be thriving, the Grant Park-based zoo said. The Animal Management and Veterinary Teams will continue to monitor Robin and her newborns closely, Zoo Atlanta said in a statement. Infant mortality is not uncommon in golden lion tamarins, which weigh only around 2 ounces at birth. While Robin is exhibiting appropriate care for her newborns, her mate, 5-year-old Theo, will take over as primary caregiver in a matter of weeks, typical behavior for golden lion tamarins. Native to Brazil’s Atlantic coastal rainforests, golden lion tamarins are a conservation success: The wild …
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