 | Mammals at the Potawatomi Zoo | GOLDEN LION TAMARIN
Leontopithecus rosalia
Length: 8 – 13 inches (head/body; tail would approx. double length)
Weight: 1 – 1 1/2 pounds
Life Span: 15 – 28 years (captive)
Description: Golden lion tamarins acquired their name from their reddish-gold coloration and a resemblance to lions due to their golden manes. These primates have a gray face and non-opposable thumbs. Except for their loud alarm call, most of the golden lion tamarin’s vocalizations are soft and faint. This is believed to be an adaptation to avoid attracting the attention of their main predators, eagles and hawks.
Range/Habitat: Golden lion tamarins live in tropical forests of eastern South America. They are primarily found in southeastern Brazil in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Diet: Wild: fruit, insects, nectar, gum, and small lizards
GOLDEN LION TAMARIN at the Potawatomi Zoo
Male: El Nino
Female: Bella
Off exhibit right now
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