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Marwell Zoo Celebrates Birth of Rare Tamarin Twins

4/10/2025

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Marwell Zoo in Hampshire, England, joyfully welcomed a pair of critically endangered cotton-top tamarin twins on April 3, marking the third time proud parents Gurt and Mico have expanded their family to seven. With only around 2,000 of these adorable primates left in the wild, primarily in north-west Colombia, the twins will carry names inspired by the Addams Family, adding a whimsical touch to their precious arrival.

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Marwell Zoo in Hampshire, England, joyfully welcomed a pair of critically endangered cotton-top tamarin twins on April 3, marking the third time proud parents Gurt and Mico have expanded their family to seven. With only around 2,000 of these adorable primates left in the wild, primarily in north-west Colombia, the twins will carry names inspired by the Addams Family, adding a whimsical touch to their precious arrival.