#tamarins

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[wm-scans]

Golden Lion Tamarin sticker from the book Dyrebørn, 1971.

[antiqueanimals]

Brehm's Tierleben. Written by Alfred Brehm. Illustration by Gustav Mützel. 1922 edition.

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[tidenoodle]

Heyyy long time no post! I've been making things, I just got behind on tumblr. DtB is coming up soon and I have a lot to make. Speaking of DtB, that's what these little guys are a preview for! Not for Ecosystem... no, these curious little monkeys are for the tree! They are so excited to climb around the branches and see all the other ornaments.

(Their true ornament versions are the proper 100px, but I like to show my stuff in 150px because it's a bit more detailed.)

[bignosebaby]

Is the lovely Goeldi's monkey a tamarin or a marmoset? Neither!

Tamarins average 17 inches in length, live in groups of up to 40 individuals, and have long canines for eating insects and fruits.

Marmosets max out at around 15 inches, live in smaller groups of up to 15 individuals, and have large pointy incisors for chewing through tree bark.

Goeldi's monkeys are the only members of the genus callimico, and they set themselves apart in a few ways:

Their diets are seasonal, and at the right time of year they rely heavily on mushrooms as a food source.

They only have one baby at a time, where tamarins and marmosets have twins or ocassionally triplets.

They have 3 molars where tamarins and marmosets have 2.

Callimico fathers are not as involved in child rearing as tamarins and marmosets.

They have the largest range, living in southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador and Peru, western Brazil and northern Bolivia.

These unique creatures are a true treat!

[lightningspiral]

Grading Monkeys That Everyone Should Learn About

Howler Monkey

Named for their gimmick of throat pouches that let them yell so loud that they can be heard a mile away. Excellent monkey counterpart to the siamang, an ape with a similar feature that thankfully lives nowhere near them. One-note, but it’s a good note, albeit one that I wish to protect my ears from. B

Sun-Tailed Monkey

Excellent name. I learned about this species while reading a list to refresh my memory before making this post. Their titular feature is vaguely ominous, but otherwise they are just OK. C

Mandrill

Well known for a reason. Great colors. They spark the imagination with their threatening vibes. They used to be classified as baboons, and are cooler than all of the real baboons. Would be appropriately cast as the final boss of monkeys. B

Patas Monkey

They’re nicknamed “military monkeys” because their coloration resembles a British redcoat. They can also run at 35 mph, making them the fastest species of primate. Average in looks, but cool trivia elevates them. A

Squirrel Monkey

Actually comparable to squirrels in size. Not as nice-looking as other monkeys, but smallness will go a long way. There are a few different species of squirrel monkey, rated as equals because they are all fine creatures made cute by their tiny stature. B

Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin

Lion tamarins come in gold, black, and golden-headed varieties. Pictured above is the golden-headed lion tamarin, which is like a half-and-half of the black and gold varieties, and is therefore the prettiest and the best. Excellent color scheme, and the leonine look is a good one. S

Golden Handed Tamarin

One of many monkey species named for one body part being an interesting color. Evocative of the Midas Touch. Not as cute as I would like despite a similar color combination to their lovely golden headed lion brethren. Sadly outclassed by other tamarins. C

Emperor Tamarin

How is this a real animal. Made to be a cartoon character. A

Capuchin Monkey

Very trainable, the type of monkey that will most often be used in live entertainment. They get a lot of love in the form of merchandise as a result. Perfectly fine color scheme, one of many monkeys named for their fur’s resemblance to human clothing. They’re OK, but overexposure makes them seem plain. C

Spider Monkey

Up there with capuchins and mandrills in mainstream recognition. They have delightful proportions and strong prehensile tails. Ethereal and uncanny in shape, if unremarkable in color. The platonic ideal of a monkey. B

Proboscis Monkey

Not my preferred aesthetic, but their existence brings me joy. Distinctiveness prevails over blandness. B

Black and White Colobus Monkey

Like a higher-tier upgrade of a capuchin, despite a lack of proximity. Dashing. Their coloration is elegant in its simplicity. B

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey

Their blue-white faces are cute and expressive, and provide 00′s movie poster style blue and orange contrast against their golden fur.  A

Snow Macaque

The monkeys that most often appear in anime. They like to recline in hot springs. Their thick fur gives them cozy vibes, and their red faces really pop. A

Golden Monkey

Just not as nifty as other monkeys named for having golden fur. They deserve some love all the same - searching “golden monkey” brought up more pictures of golden snub-nosed monkeys and golden lion tamarins, and that’s unfortunate for them. Perfectly fine in their own right. C

Red Shanked Douc Langur

The prettiest monkeys. I have convinced multiple people that monkeys can be aesthetically pleasing by producing images of them. Color gradients make their faces look glowy. The red shanked variant is the best because the red is a striking accent to an already excellent look, but any douc langur is a beauty. S

[sabistarphotos]

tfw you are just chillin and your brother gets a mad twinkle in his eye and next thing you know you are flat on your back on the floor with him grinning above you smug and victorious

February 6, 2023

Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World

[birds-and-friends]

Adorable Baby Cotton-top Tamarin Hides Food Stash at Taronga Zoo Sydney