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Monkeys Make College Debut!
10 Nov
Summary
- Two tamarin monkeys recently arrived from European zoos.
- They are the first primates housed at Suffolk Rural campus.
- Monkeys are expected to give students a job-seeking edge.
Suffolk Rural campus has introduced its newest residents: two tamarin monkeys, Pablo and Marcia. These small primates, distinguished by their distinctive moustache-like facial hair, arrived in September from zoos in Germany and Luxembourg.
They are the first primates to ever reside at the Suffolk Rural campus, which is already home to a diverse array of animals. The campus also houses alpacas, capybaras, meerkats, and a giant tortoise, creating a unique educational environment.
Lynsey Wilson, director of land-based industries and culinary arts, described the monkeys as an amazing addition to the college. She highlighted that the presence of these animals will provide students with a significant advantage when seeking employment in their future careers.
