Endangered
Tamarin (Golden Lion)
Leontopithecus rosalia
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About
The golden lion tamarin is a small monkey known for its striking orange-gold fur and impressive mane-like hair around its face. They are highly social and live in small family groups.
Habitat
Coastal rainforests of Brazil
Diet
Omnivorous - fruits, insects, small vertebrates, and eggs
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Fun Facts
- Tamarin groups often share parenting duties, with males helping to carry and care for the young.
- They use their long fingers to probe for insects in tree bark.
- Golden lion tamarins were once considered critically endangered but conservation efforts have helped increase their population.
Conservation
StatusEndangered
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