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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Damon Wilkinson

One of the world's most endangered monkeys has been born at Chester Zoo

One of the world’s most endangered primates has been born at Chester Zoo.

Zoo-keepers have said they are 'overjoyed' by the arrival of the rare cotton-top tamarin monkey. Measuring just 10cm from head to tail and weighing only 40 grams, the baby is the first to be born at the zoo in 22 years.

Primate experts have said it is 'incredibly special' to witness first-time parents, three-year-old Treat and five-year-old Leo, settling into family life.

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