Despite their name, these rare primates have far more in common with their monkey relatives than any feline. The golden lion tamarin forms social family groups. Males help to raise their offspring ...

Only 6,000 golden headed lion tamarins ... allowing the two monkey families to work together as they travel. The lion tamarins take the high branches looking for aerial threats whilst the ...

The Atlantic Forest has been decimated by deforestation over centuries, but thanks to international efforts, the number of golden lion tamarin monkeys has rebounded from as little as 200 individuals.