The golden tamarin is a threatened species due to the destruction of its habitat in the Atlantic forests. Only 3,000 people remained in a devastated state. Any golden lion cub would be overjoyed at this milestone. Bristol Zoo has just welcomed a golden lion tamarin into the world.

Newborn babies are extremely small in size. From head to tail it is only 4 inches long.

This monkey has a naughty sense of humor. He was photographed cuddling and smiling with his parents.

The photographer, a regular visitor to the zoo, said: “The beautiful but endangered newborn golden lion was outside riding on the backs of its parents.”

Are you curious about the origin of the name “golden lion tamarin” for this monkey? It refers to its miniature lion’s mane. Take a closer look at these photos to see what I mean. Bristol Zoo currently has five golden lion monkeys, including Missy and Dourado, the parents of the newborn marmoset. According to zoo officials, the joʋen marmoset’s health check will take 6 months.

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