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 * Scientific name :** Leontopithecus rosalia
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 * Kingdom: || Animalia ||
 * Phylum: || Chordata ||
 * Class: || Mammalia ||
 * Order: || Primates ||
 * Family: || Callitrichidae ||
 * Genus: || //Leontopithecus// ||
 * Species: || //**L. rosalia**// ||

The golden lion tamarin gets its name from its bright reddish orange, extra long hairs around the face and ears which give it a distinctive mane.Its face is dark and hairless. It is believed that the tamarin gets its hair color from sunlight. There is almost no size difference between males and females.
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The golden lion tamarin forms social family groups. Males help to raise their offspring, and often carry their young on their backs in between feedings. Tamarin young are usually twins. Females are pregnant for 128 days.
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 More than 90% of the original Atlantic forest, which contains the golden lion tamarin's habitat, has been lost to clear out areas for plantations, cattle pasture, and development. Capture for zoos and private collections also contributed to its decline in the past. The golden lion tamarin is still under severe threat from continued deforestation, much of which is undertaken to create weekend beach properties. Less than 2% of the forest remains in the region where the golden lion tamarin lives. It is typically around 261 mm (10.3 in) and weighs around 620 g (1.4 lb). The golden lion tamarin has a very limited range, as over time they've lost all but 2–5% of their original habitat in Brazil. They can be found in hilltop forests and swamp forests.
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~ This species is a popular pet since the 16th century.


 * Average life span in the wild: **15-20 years

The Golden lion tamarin is active for a maximum of 12 hours daily. It uses different sleeping dens each day. By constantly moving their sleeping nests around, groups minimize the scent left behind, reducing the likelihood of predators finding them. Golden lion tamarin groups may be as large as 12-14, but most groups are smaller, with 5 or 6 being a typical group size.
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 * Enemies: ** The golden lion tamarin is hunted by eagles, hawks, jaguars, jaguarundis and snakes.

The golden lion tamarin is an omnivore (eating both animals and plants); it eats insects, fruit, small snakes, lizards, snails, spiders, and vegetables. Tamarins use their claws to dig for insects in the bark of trees.
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 * Conclusion: ** My animal was not on display at the zoo, so i was not able to take pictures. However, I did enjoyed reserching this animal.