Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho
Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho (born June 4, 1924) is a Brazilian biologist and primatologist. He is a pioneer in studies of and conservation of lion tamarins. He is founder and Former Director of the Rio de Janeiro Primate Centre. Coimbra Filho's titi is named after him.[1]
Life and career
Coimbra-Filho was born in Fortaleza. He began his career in 1947. He rediscovered the black lion tamarin, and assisted in conservation of the golden lion tamarin through a zoo-based breeding program in collaboration with Devra G. Kleiman.[2]
His awards and honors include the Augusto Ruschi Award from the Brazilian Academy of Sciences.
References
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- ↑ Siegel, Robert; Norris, Michele (2010). Biologist Devra Kleiman. NPR
External links
- Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho via Brazilian Academy of Sciences (Portuguese)
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