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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Small Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian National Zoological Park explores the lives of small mammals, both in the wild and in captivity. Choose a webcam to view a variety of small mammals live and up-close, learn about current conservation efforts, access an...
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University of Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Primate Research Center: Primate Info Net

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about primates, includes links to primate centers and organizations. Find out about the International Directory of Primatology. Click into "Resources on Primatology" and then "About the Primates" to get to primate-specific...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Miniature Monkeys

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at Marmoset monkeys and focuses on the National Zoo's newborn pygmy marmosets. General information about the pygmy marmoset is also provided.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pygmy Marmoset (Callithrix Pygmaea)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the pygmy marmoset. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, diet, problems with having them as pets, reproduction, and social groups.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Pygmy Marmoset

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the pygmy marmoset and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat.