While its doors remain closed due to coronavirus restrictions, a wildlife park in East Sussex is hoping to provide some motivation for all those taking part in the 'Movember' movement.
An annual effort is made throughout November to raise money for charity by the growing of moustaches.
At Drusillas Park, the Emperor tamarins set something of an example of what those taking part can aim for, with their impressively large, droopy moustaches.
The movement, driven by the charity Movember, aims to tackle premature deaths by supporting men's mental health issues such as suicide prevention, and support for those with prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
Drusillas Head Keeper, Sophie Leadbitter, said:
“Emperor tamarins are an amazing species, they are incredibly friendly, social and playful.
"You can’t help but smile at their huge white ‘taches – they look as though they have just stepped out of a spaghetti-western movie.”
“These guys are great source of motivation for anyone partaking in Movember; if you can grow a moustache like an Emperor tamarin then that’s definitely something to be proud of.
"We wish all the Mo Bros and Mo Sistas taking part in Movember this year the best of luck with their fundraising!”
Movember began in 2003 when a group of 30 men from Melbourne decided to grow their moustaches for charity.
The event has grown in popularity year after year and now millions of people from all over the world get involved annually.
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