10 facts about golden lion tamarin

1. The Golden Lion Tamarin also known as Golden Marmoset, is a small New World monkey of the family Callitrichidae.
2. This lion tamarin is a reddish orange to golden brown in color. The tail and forepaws of this monkey may have a black coloration.
3. Average life span in the wild:15 years . Longevity record: 31 years.
4. Native to the Atlantic coastal forests of Brazil, the Golden Lion Tamarin is an endangered species with an estimated wild population of "more than 1,000 individuals" and a captive population maintained at approximately 490 individuals.
5. The golden lion tamarin is diurnal and predominantly arboreal.
   
6. They live in small family groups of about 4 or 5 animals, consisting of a breeding pair and their youngest offspring.
7. One of the defining characteristics of callitrichids is their specialized nails which aid in their feeding behaviors and locomotion.
8. The Golden Lion Tamarin is an endangered species with an estimated wild population of “more than 1,000 individuals.
9. Golden lion tamarins are omnivorous, feeding on fruits, insects, and small lizards.
10. Most of the wild population is confined to the Poço das Antas Biological Reserve, a protected area of swampy forests in the state of Rio de Janeiro.