A new endangered baby emperor tamarin born at Amazonia has been named Tito following a public appeal.
It’s the first time the endangered species of monkey has been bred by the team at the family attraction at Strathclyde Park.
Lianne Horne from Belshill came up with the winning name. Born in November to mum, Neeps and dad, Jeeza, Tito is thriving.
Emperor tamarins are small monkeys that are native to the Amazon Basin, inhabiting areas of Peru, Brazil and Bolivia, and are easily identified by their long, white whiskers that look like a moustache.
Zoologist Amanda Gott, Zoo Manager at Amazonia said: “We think Tito is a great name for the new family addition and he’s quite a character although he’s still too young to know if he’s male or female.
“It’s a fantastic achievement for the team, given that the species is endangered and a great opportunity for families to come and see.”
Located within M&D’s Strathclyde Theme Park, Amazonia is a temperature controlled tropical indoor forest and home to over 60 species.
It offers a unique place for fun and learning where the whole family can marvel at monkeys, parrots, snakes, frogs, tarantulas and much more.
Further information is available from https://scotlandsthemepark.com/attractions/amazonia/
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