Golden-headed Lion Tamarin Leontopithecus chrysomelas

Golden-headed Lion Tamarin
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin
The Golden-headed Lion Tamarin is an endangered Tamarin native to remaining isolated patches of forest in Bahia state, Brazil. Most of their habitat has been cleared by logging or for ranching.
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin
They live in small family groups with a dominant, breeding pair and all the group taking care of the offspring. Tamarin parents usually have twins which are carried on their backs.
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin
Male and female have similar colouring.