Golden Lion Tamarin
The Golden Lion Tamarin is a small and critically endangered monkey native to the coastal rainforests of Brazil. It is known for its beautiful, golden-orange coat and its lion-like mane.
The Golden Lion Tamarin is a highly social animal that lives in small family groups. It is a vital part of its ecosystem, as its fruit-eating habits help to disperse seeds.
The Golden Lion Tamarin was once on the brink of extinction, but a successful conservation program has allowed its populations to rebound.
Golden Lion Tamarin
Classification
Mammalia > Primates > Callitrichidae > Leontopithecus > L. rosalia
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
8 - 10 inches
(20 - 25 cm)
Average Weight
1 - 1.5 lbs
(0.5 - 0.7 kg)
Average Life Span
15 years
Gestation Period
125 - 130 days
Diet
Omnivore (fruits, insects, small vertebrates)
Social Structure
Family group
Biomes
(And Habitats)
Did You Know?
The Golden Lion Tamarin is a small monkey found only in the Atlantic Coastal Forest of Brazil.
They are known for their striking golden-red fur, which resembles a lion's mane.
Golden Lion Tamarins are excellent climbers and spend most of their lives in trees.
They eat a varied diet of fruits, insects, small lizards, and birds' eggs.
Golden Lion Tamarins are highly social and live in family groups of up to 14 individuals.
Both parents, and sometimes older siblings, help care for the young.
Sadly, the Golden Lion Tamarin is an endangered species due to habitat loss, but conservation efforts are helping their population recover.
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