Golden Monkey in Brazil Slowly Recovers From Brink of Extinction

The population of small Brazil's endangered golden lion tamarins has been slowly recovering from the threat of extinction due to conservation efforts to save it form decline, according to recent reports.

Golden lion tamarins suffered from severe population decline, especially due to deadly yellow fever that plague their population.

The IUN Red List of Threatened Species considers the population of golden lion tamarins endangered. As a result, continuous monitoring and efforts are essential to save them from population decline.

Small Brazil's Golden Lion Tamarins Recovery

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Golden Monkey. Brazil's endangered golden lion tamarin slowly recovered from the brink of extinction. The conservation efforts helped increase the number of rare gold monkeys to 4,800.

According to the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, the golden lion tamarin is a small monkey thriving in Southeastern Brazil.

The primate has a noticeable reddish-gold coat with narrow hands and feet.

The golden lion tamarin can weigh from 482 grams to 680 grams, which makes them small, unlike other primates. They prefer to live in humid areas with vines because they love to move into trees.

The animal consumes small fruits and invertebrates.

The AZ Animals said the golden lion tamarin is also known as the golden marmoset, and female species can have two twins.

According to reports published in Phys.org and Associated Press (AP), recent surveys showed that the population of golden lion tamarins reached 4,800 from the previous 200 in number.

The nonprofit Golden Lion Tamarin Association played a significant role in conserving the species.

The reports explained that intensive conservation and rehabilitation efforts are the key to repopulating the endangered population of golden lion tamarins.

According to the AP, Luís Paulo Ferraz, president of the nonprofit, emphasized the importance of keeping an eye on threats to golden lion tamarin.

Furthermore, the report highlighted the role of reforestation in success. Habitats are essential to the said primates, and increasing forests would benefit the endangered species.

As reported, golden lion tamarins like to jump and move into tree branches. According to AP, the connected forests in the area increased by 16%.

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Conservation importance

Many species suffer from population decline due to threats of climate change, climate warming, commercial developments, habitat loss and lack of conservation efforts.

According to the National Wildlife Federation website, wildlife conservation protects species and the environment from possible threats and sharp decline.

Human-induced threats are also a problem affecting many species, including pollution and habitat fragmentation.

As a result, the United Nations Programme (UNEP) emphasized on communities' role in conserving and rehabilitating forests.

Forests are essential in the environment. The damage and destruction of forests could harm humans and animal populations.

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Did you know?

According to Smitsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, golden lion tamarin breeding is between September and March. They are considered loyal to their partner.