Golden Lion Tamarins are an endangered species who live in the Amazon Rainforest with golden- orange fur and mane-like fur surrounding their face.
Their length from head to body measures up to 19 to 22 cms, while their tails can be around 26 to 34 cms.
They often weigh up to 800 grams or less and have the average lifespan of 15 years.
Ways that they have adapted to the conditions in the Amazon Rainforest are:
Their length from head to body measures up to 19 to 22 cms, while their tails can be around 26 to 34 cms.
They often weigh up to 800 grams or less and have the average lifespan of 15 years.
Ways that they have adapted to the conditions in the Amazon Rainforest are:
- Long tail for balance
- Elongated fingers to extract sap or gum from tree bark easier