Near Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro, an important opportunity exists to establish a permanent conservation centre for the critically threatened buffy-tufted-ear marmoset (Callithrix aurita).  Located adjacent to the mountains of Teresópolis Municipal Natural Park, Saíra Azul Farm lies within one of the Atlantic Forest’s most important conservation landscapes. The property already has substantial infrastructure, including accommodation for researchers…

One of the actions that will be necessary for the conservation of the buffy tufted-ear marmosets is the translocation of isolated and critically threatened groups. Many marmoset populations now survive in highly degraded forest fragments or in small, isolated patches of habitat where they are barely managing to persist. To prevent these populations from disappearing, translocation…

After months of fieldwork in the forests of Serra Negra da Mantiqueira, in what little remains of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, researchers believe that the endangered buffy-tufted-ear marmoset (Callithrix aurita) could one day return to this beautiful forest reserve. Supported by Tamarin Trust with generous help from the Balcombe Charitable Trust, Rodrigo Carvalho and his team from the Mountain Marmoset…

It is wonderful to see the first saplings that Tamarin Trust’s supporters have funded ready to be planted out. Thank you so much to all of those who have purchased a tree or become a Friend of Tamarin Trust. You have helped ensure that trees essential to the survival of pied tamarins will be grown…