Golden Lion Tamarin
Golden Lion Tamarins are one of the most recognized monkeys in the world. They are recognized for their beautiful golden-orange fur and their lion-like mane.
Golden Lion Tamarins are a big conservation story in a small package.
-Jim
Physical Description
Golden Lion Tamarins are small monkeys with silky golden orange fur and a lion-like mane around their head and neck. Unlike most monkeys, they have claws instead of nails. They weigh less than 2 pounds and have no fur on their faces.
Family Life
Mother Golden Lion Tamarins normally have 2 babies at a time. The twins grow up in the troop which numbers up to 11 tamarins. They are usually cared for by their older brothers, sisters and their father.
Diet
Fruit, tree gum, fruit nectar, spiders, small lizards, snails, small birds and bird eggs
Quick Stats
- Scientific Name: Leontopithecus rosalia
- Type of Animal: Mammal
- Diet: Omnivore
- Lifespan: Up to 15 years
- Status in the Wild: Endangered
- Filmed At:
The Philadelphia Zoo
- In Episode:
Amazing Primates
Wild Zoofari Jr. Alphabet Safari A to Z
