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Common Marmoset photographs from The Berlin Zoo - images.
If you are staying at any of the great hotels in Berlin, you are undoubtedly staying within walking distance of this zoo.  It is located on the outskirts of the Tiergarten, the large park in the center of the city.  The park itself is bigger than the country of Monaco.

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 Common marmoset at the berlin yoo. photographs

 Common Marmoset (Callithrix (Callithrix) jacchus) is a New World monkey. It originally lived on the Northeastern coast of Brazil, in the states of Piaui, Paraiba, Ceará, Pernambuco, Alagoas and Bahia. Through release (both intentional and unintentional) of captive individuals, it has expanded its range since the 1920s to Southeast Brazil (its first sighting in the wild for Rio de Janeiro was in 1929) and became there an invasive species, raising concerns about genetic pollution of similar species such as the Buffy-tufted Marmoset (Callithrix aurita) and predation upon bird nestlings and eggs.

The fur of the "Common Marmoset" is grey. The most distinguishing characteristic is the white tufts of hair which surround the ears, which lend it another common name, the Cotton Eared Marmoset. A white mark is on the forehead and the face is hairless. The long tail is grey-white. Common Marmoset adult size ranges from 14 cm (5.5 in) to 18 cm (7.1 in) and they weigh approximately 400 g (14 oz).

Like all callitrichines, the Common Marmoset is diurnal. Its habitat ranges from the edge of forests into the deep forests, but it also appears in fields. It can run swiftly along the branches of trees and is also an excellent jumper. In its introduced range, can be found within cities, being common in Rio de Janeiro; is also found in Buenos Aires.

What to expect at the Berlin zoo.

Thousands of great animals included in a well laid out zoo/aquarium setup.  I was surprised by the size of the place.   Not just a cage with one or two elephants but, apparently, a whole african savanah with a herd of elephants.  Not just elephants, but giraffes, lions, gorillas, kangaroos, polar bears, tigers, emus and, even, a glimpse of (not one, but two) okapi.

from wikipedia

"The Berlin Zoological Garden (German: Zoologischer Garten Berlin) is the oldest and internationally most well known zoo in Germany. Opened in 1844 it comprises an area of 35 hectares and is located in Berlin, Tiergarten. With almost 1,400 different species and around 14,000 animals the zoo presents the most comprehensive collection of species in the world.

The zoo and its aquarium numbered 3.2 million visitors in 2007. It is considered to be the most visited zoo in Europe and one of the most popular worldwide. Regular animal feedings are among its most famous attractions. Several globally known animals like Knut, the polar bear or Bao Bao, the Giant Panda are contributing to the zoo's public image.

The zoo is closely collaborating on scientific fields with a large number of universities, research institutes, and other zoos around the world. It maintains and promotes numerous European breeding programmes and safeguards several endangered species. A number of species kept at the 'Berlin Zoo' are regularly returned to the wild after years in intensive human care."

Common Marmoset Berlin Zoo

Common Maroset pics.

A couple of nice places to eat, inside or out.  Lots of signs pointing the way and a comprehensive zoo map in our guide book.

 

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