Golden Lion Tamarin Baby

The Golden Lion Tamarin mother at the Paris Zoo has a new baby, about one month old, born in April 2022. The mother is pregnant for 120 days before giving birth to 1-2 young.  

For the first month after birth, the baby will stay continually with its mother. By week five, the baby will begin to explore its surroundings while staying close to its mother. After four months, the baby will be a juvenile, and will become more social and playful with other young tamarins. 

Golden Lion Tamarin

The Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) is a mammal in the Callitrichidae family of small monkeys. It is also known as the Golden Marmoset. It is from the coastal and swamp forests of Brazil. 

The Golden Lion Tamarin has bright reddish-orange fur with a mane around its face and ears. Its face is dark and hairless. It has elongated hands and fingers, with claw-like nails which enable it to cling to tree trunks. 

It grows to about 26 centimetres (10 inches) tall. 

Golden Lion Tamarin
Golden Lion Tamarin
Golden Lion Tamarin
Golden Lion Tamarin
Golden Lion Tamarin
Golden Lion Tamarin
Golden Lion Tamarin

Location of photographs: Paris Zoo, France

Photographer: Martina Nicolls

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