Facts and Information about Golden Lion Tamarin. Golden Lion Tamarin Description, Behavior, Feeding, Reproduction. Golden Lion Tamarin threats and more.
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Baby Golden lion Tamarin
"Cilantro", a male Golden-headed Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) in the Parker Aviary at the San Diego Zoo [endangered species]. Haven't gotten a clear shot of this chap in quite some time. The ISO is dialed up because I just didn't want to miss catching him still!!
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The Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia), also known as the golden marmoset, is a small New World monkey of the family Callitrichidae. Native to the Atlantic coastal forests of Brazil, the golden lion tamarin is an endangered species. The range for wild individuals is spread across four places along southeastern Brazil, with a recent census estimating 3,200 individuals left in the wild and a captive population maintaining about 490 individuals among 150 zoos.
These small, spectacular monkeys are making a comeback after deforestation destroyed much of their rainforest habitat.
"Rui" a young male Golden-headed Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) in the Parker Aviary at the San Diego Zoo.
Golden-headed lion tamarin
BLACK LION TAMARIN Leontopithecus chrysopygus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The black lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysopygus), also known as the golden-rumped lion tamarin, is endemic to a small area of southern Brazil. Living exclusively in the Atlantic Forest in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, its range has been restricted in recent years due to human
Golden Lion Tamarin by Jerry Dohnal.
