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Twycross Zoo celebrates its first animal birth of 2025

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Since the infant’s arrival, it has been cared for by its father.

Twycross Zoo has announced the arrival of a new primate at the zoo — a coppery titi monkey.  

It is the Zoo's first animal arrival of 2025.

Native to South America's rainforests, particularly in Brazil, Peru and Colombia, the coppery titi is named for its distinctive burnt-red, copper-hued fur.

Since the infant’s arrival, it has been cared for by its father, who becomes the primary caregiver 48 hours after birth. He will continue this role until it reaches around six months and can explore its enclosure on its own.  

Twycross Zoo’s Primate Curator, Matthew Ford, shared: “We are thrilled to welcome a coppery titi monkey, born as part of our ongoing conservation efforts.  At the end of last year, the coppery titi monkeys moved into a newly renovated enclosure designed by our expert team of zookeepers include climbing structures, natural vegetation, and plenty of opportunities to encourage natural behaviours.” 

 

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