1. By: Tori S., Raquel J., and Courtney W.
The Golden Lion Tamarin
By: Tori S., Raquel J., and Courtney W.

2. The Golden Lion Tamarin:
Has a hairless face.
Has long flowing hair.
Is 12 inches long.
Has a tail that is 17 inches long. (Wow that’s longer than it’s body!)
It is golden-orange.

3. Location
The Golden Lion Tamarin lives in Brazil and Southern Mexico near the equator.

4. Their Habitat
The Golden Lion Tamarin has a habitat in a rainforest with lots of trees.

5. Foods They Eat Information
They do not roar.
They whistle, chirp, whine, and cluck.
It’s one of the world’s rarest mammals.
They eat fruit, nectar, flowers, insects, and small reptiles.

6. Why They’re Endangered
The Golden Lion Tamarin is endangered because people have destroyed their habitat. Also, birds of prey have eaten their food. Now there is only 36% left in the world compared to how many there once was.

7. Research
People researched the Golden Lion Tamarin and found out that they are new world monkeys. This means that they live in South America.

8. Our Opinion!
We all think that the Golden Lion Tamarin is a very unique and is an important animal to learn about. It is also VERY cute just to be a monkey.

9. Reid, Mary E. Howlers and other new world monkeys
Reid, Mary E. Howlers and other new world monkeys. Chicago, World Book Inc
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