TamarinsTamarins live in the rainforests of South America. They are endangered because of deforestation, that is an indicator showing that tamarins are endangered because of the same reason pygmy marmosets are threatened. Pygmy marmosets could be endangered easily. Tamarins have the same diet of sap, fruit, small insects and small buds. Tamarins usually have twins and the father and siblings assist in caring for the babies.
Slightly smaller than squirrels, tamarins are commonly called kings of the jungle because manes around their neck make them look like lions. The lion tamarins are related to pygmy marmosets. They are 12 inches tall not including their tail which can reach up to 17 inches long, and weigh up to 2 pounds. Tamarins jump through trees using their fingers to hold onto branches. Tamarins live in family groups. Parents mate once a year producing 2 offspring per birth. Tamarins live in the eastern forests of Brazil. Tamarins are diurnal. They are sensitive to sunlight so in the day they stay in the dense forests. Tamarins are omnivores. They spend most of their day looking for food like fruits, insects, small lizards, and snakes.
Golden Lion Tamarin
Golden lion Tamarins are about 8-13 inches long not including the tail. If you include the tail they are about 21-26 inches long. The golden lion tamarin lives for 10-15 years
Cotton Top tamarin
Cotton Top tamarins are about 6-12 inches long, with tail being almost 16 inches! Their fur is dark brown and they have white tuft of hair on the top of their heads. Cotton Top Tamarins live for about 16 years.