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Lion tamarin
Leontopithecus sp.

Leontopithecus caissara

Species: Leontopithecus caissara
Photo: Luiz Claudio Marigo

NEWS

Recent news links for Leontopithecus

New pet laws say yes to emu and no to dingo (Telegraph, October 5, 2007)
Baby Tamarin Born At Philadelphia Zoo (CBS3, Philadelphia, August 9, 2006)

CONSERVATION

Conservation Information for Leontopithecus

Born to Be Wild? (Reintroduction of golden lion tamarins)
Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program (National Zoo)
Leontopithecus chrysomelas Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

Conservation News for Leontopithecus

Golden primates makes a comeback (Golden lion tamarin, BBC News, April 4, 2001)

Organizations Involved in Leontopithecus Conservation

General Primate Conservation

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