Golden Lion Tamarins
Leontopithecus rosalia
About the Golden Lion Tamarins:
Golden lion tamarins are small monkeys covered in golden hair; they have a silky golden mane surrounding their grey face and long fingers that help them reach their prey.
Habitat and Distribution
Golden lion tamarins are found in the Atlantic coastal rainforests of Brazil.
Family Information
They usually live in family groups of up to sixteen individuals in which only one male and female breed. These tamarins usually give birth to twins once a year.
