Dobby, the pied tamarin   Scientific name:   Saguinus bicolor Animal Type:   Mammal Location:   A tiny patch of forest in and around the city of Manaus in Brazil Conservation Status:   Critically Endangered Diet:   Mostly fruit & vegetables       Dobby is very playful and loveable and a firm favourite with the keepers.

Dobby, the pied tamarin

Dobby was born as one of a set of triplets, which is a phenomenon in captive breeding and is probably thanks to the highly nutritious diet fed to the animals at Durrell. Dobby was hand-reared by our animal managers at just three days old because it is almost impossible for a mother to look after three babies simultaneously.

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Pied tamarin Profile

The pied tamarin has one of the smallest ranges of any primate and is now thought to be one of the most endangered monkeys in the forests of the Amazon. They live only around the Brazilian city of Manaus, and groups become trapped in isolated fragments of forest as the city grows.

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Threats and challenges to the pied tamarin

Its rainforest home is disappearing under a tide of concrete as the city of Manaus, a large port on the river Amazon, expands with increasing rapidity.

Some tamarins are now isolated in tiny fragments within the city, with no hope of survival if nothing is done. Individuals desperate to find new homes and new mates are often killed while crossing roads, or electrocuted on power lines.

There are still pied tamarins in continuous forest north of the city, but another species, the red-handed tamarin, is now also being seen in what used to be the exclusive home of the pied tamarin.

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Durrell's involvement with the pied tamarin

Durrell is currently supporting field conservation programmes for this species and has one of the largest and most successful collections at its headquarters in Jersey. Having worked for many years with this species, knowledge gained is now being used to help other tamarin species in South America.

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Adoption packs

Adopters will receive an adoption folder containing the following based on Dobby, the pied tamarin:

What's included Bronze Silver Gold A certificate Photograph Fact sheet Birth certificate Animal stickers Two issues of our ‘On the Edge’ magazine per year Regular news via our electronic newsletter ‘eNews’ Complimentary ticket to visit Durrell wildlife park in Jersey Your name listed on our website - Updates about your animal per year - A chance to enjoy a tour with one of our experienced volunteer tour guides, and spend time with your animal and their keeper - - All for just £3 pm £10 pm £55 pm

*Per month

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Where will my pied tamarin donation money go?

Our dedicated conservationists can continue to work tirelessly in threatened habitats in our strategic conservation areas of islands and highlands worldwide. They will also battle to protect and conserve as much wildlife as they can.

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Please pay for your adoption by Direct Debit if you can. Direct Debits are cheaper for us to administer, letting us spend more of your money on our vital conservation work. Direct Debits are also better for you because payments are made automatically and can be spread across the year and you won't be bothered with renewal forms. It will simply roll over until you request otherwise. However, you can make a single payment if you prefer.

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