Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey

The Golden Lion Tamarind Monkey is one of the most endangered of all rain forest animals. It is nearly extinct primarily because of its magnificent fur, which can bring up to $20,000 on the black market.The Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey is reddish orange to golden brown in colour. Its hair is longer and darker around the face, forming a mane on top of the head and on the cheeks and throat. Its limbs are slender with sharp claws.The Golden Lion Tamarin is able to breed at 18 months of age. The breeding season is from September to March.Lion Tamarin Monkeys weigh up to 900 grams and are about 30 centimetres long, with tails about 45 centimetres long.These omnivorous monkeys rely on rainwater and insects for their diet. Fruit is also eaten.
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Before you leave, here's a video of the Golden Lion Tamarind: