Zoo Boise has announced the birth of a female cotton-top tamarin.  She is the first tamarin to be born at the zoo.

The baby is currently being hand-raised by humans as her mother lacks the skills to care for her. She is fairly weak and susceptible to human disease so she will not be able to be viewed by the public for several months.

Once the tamarin is placed on display at the zoo, there will be a naming contest.

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