Whiskers growing but sex still not confirmed as baby tamarin born at Dudley Zoo
Staff at Dudley Zoo and Castle are celebrating after the birth of a baby emperor tamarin.
The youngster, who has been named Marmite, was born on July 23, to 11-year-old mum Rae and 10-year-old dad Eddy.
Curator Richard Brown said: “Keepers have yet to confirm its sex, but everyone is thrilled with Marmite’s progress over the last two months and it is already starting to take interest in solid foods.”
Native to the rainforests of South and Central America, Emperor tamarins are easily recognised by their long, white moustaches.
Following a birth, the males take over the care of their offspring and will carry them around and clean them, only passing them back to the females for feeding.
Visitors will be able to spot Marmite in the zoo’s indoor Small Primate House.
From Monday, September 27, the Castle Hill-based attraction is set to revert to its reduced winter opening hours, when visitors can gain entry to the 40-acre site from 10am until 3pm. The shorter hours will remain in place until spring.
