Taronga Zoo welcomes four tiny Squirrel Monkey babies
Taronga Zoo has welcomed four tiny Squirrel Monkey babies. The new arrivals cling to their mothers' backs like tiny backpacks. The infants are just weeks old, with the eldest born just before Christmas and the youngest born on the 10th of January.
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Taronga Zoo has welcomed four tiny Squirrel Monkey babies . Photo: Taronga Zoo -
![They cling to their mothers' backs like tiny backpacks.]()
They cling to their mothers' backs like tiny backpacks. Photo: Taronga Zoo -
![The infants are just weeks old, with the eldest born just before Christmas.]()
The infants are just weeks old, with the eldest born just before Christmas. Photo: Taronga Zoo -
![Primate keeper, Janet Lackey said it's a very exciting time for the family group of 17.]()
Primate keeper, Janet Lackey said it's a very exciting time for the family group of 17. Photo: Taronga Zoo -
![The youngest baby is still clinging tightly to mum as there is quite a big developmental difference between four and six ...]()
The youngest baby is still clinging tightly to mum as there is quite a big developmental difference between four and six weeks. Photo: Taronga Zoo -
![We do have a first time mum in the group, little four-year-old Yamma, and she is doing so impressively well.]()
We do have a first time mum in the group, little four-year-old Yamma, and she is doing so impressively well. Photo: Taronga Zoo -
![We are starting to see the older babies venturing off mum's back and exploring the trees and ropes.]()
We are starting to see the older babies venturing off mum's back and exploring the trees and ropes. Photo: Taronga Zoo -
![Keepers are yet to name or determine the sexes of the babies, who are receiving lots of attention from the other adults.]()
Keepers are yet to name or determine the sexes of the babies, who are receiving lots of attention from the other adults. Photo: Taronga Zoo -
![Riding on mum's back or stomach appears optional.]()
Riding on mum's back or stomach appears optional. Photo: Taronga Zoo
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