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.Siegel, Robert; Norris, Michele (2010). Biologist Devra Kleiman. NPR
His awards and honors include the Augusto Ruschi Award from the Brazilian Academy of Sciences.
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External links Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho via Brazilian Academy of Sciences