Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin Leontopithecus chrysomelas
Cute couple alert! Golden-headed lion tamarins mate for life.
ORIGIN:
Southern Brazil
HABITAT:
Rainforests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
12-25 oz
Length: 8-13 in
DIET:
Fruits, insects and bird eggs
PREDATORS:
Snakes and birds of prey
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp teeth
REPRODUCTION:
4-month gestation; sexually mature at 1-2 yrs
THREATS:
Habitat loss and collection for the pet trade
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
21 yrs in human care
Golden-headed lion tamarins are only found in the wild in which country?
Chile |
Brazil |
Argentina | Peru |
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