Local wildlife center now has rare tamarin monkeys

Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com With a high-pitched chirp, a cotton-topped tamarin monkey takes a chunk of grape with his gray-furred claw, sucks down the juicy sweetness and makes eyes for another tidbit. A human hand responds, extending tongs to offer another piece, first to the monkey's mate and then alternating between them until the snack is gone. A cheerful chorus of whistling trills and squeaks accompanies the encounter. In the wild, these squirrel-sized primates eat primar