Primates

Marmoset

Species

Pygmy Marmoset, Black-tufted Marmoset, White-headed Marmoset, Silvery Marmoset, Black-headed Marmoset, Black-tailed Marmoset, Gold-and-white Marmoset, Roosmalens’ Dwarf Marmoset, Common Marmoset

Lifespan

7 – 16 years in captivity

Range

South America throughout Brazil and Amazonia

Diet

Fruits, sap, gum and insects

Social structure

They form stable close-knit groups consisting of pairs of males and females and their young

Reproduction

Gestation is from 130 – 170 days, the first age of reproduction is 17 – 20 months.

Threats

Classified as vulnerable and numbers are declining due to habitat destruction.

Adopt Toto!

If you would like to support one of our rescued primates you can adopt ‘Toto’ the chimpanzee through our Adoption scheme for as little as �£4.00 or $8.00 per month! For more information contact our adoption line today on: 020 7630 3340, or email us on info@ad-international.org

Adopters will receive a certificate, regular updates on your animal in ‘Toto News’ and a ‘Toto Goes Home’ DVD which showcases his incredible journey from a South America back to the bush in Africa. This is a truly uplifting film suitable for the whole family, enabling you to be alongside our rescue team as we bring Toto to his new home in Africa.

Alternatively you can purchase ‘Toto Goes Home’ DVD for just �£10.99 / $20.00

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