They live in the heavily populated coastal region of Brazil, where less than two percent of the forest remains.

Lion tamarins take their name from their impressive manes—thick rings of hair reminiscent of Africa's great cats.

Golden Lion Tamarin

They have long been part of

legends and stories due to

they golden color that shines in the sunlight.

As the name suggests, the Golden

Lion Tamarin looks very much

like a lion but a mini version.

There is a golden red coloring

for this Monkey. They have

long tails that are very thin.

They live in areas that

have a high canopy so

that they can move around

with ease.