About Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho
Lived 1924 – 2016 (aged 92). Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho was a Brazilian zoologist.
Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho (June 4, 1924 – June 27, 2016) was a Brazilian biologist and primatologist. He studies lion tamarins and their conservation. He is founder and Former Director of the Rio de Janeiro Primate Centre. Coimbra Filho's titi is named after him.
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.
His awards and honors include the Augusto Ruschi Award from the Brazilian Academy of Sciences.
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Who was Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho?
Brazilian biologist
When was Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho born?
Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho was born on 4 June 1924 in Fortaleza.
When did Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho die?
Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho died on 27 June 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho's occupation?
Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho was a zoologist.
What nationality was Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho?
Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho was Brazilian.
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