TamarinsTamarins live in the rainforests of South America. They
are endangered because of deforestation, that is an indicator
showing that tamarins are endangered because of the same reason
pygmy marmosets are threatened. Pygmy marmosets could be
endangered easily. Tamarins have the same diet of sap, fruit,
small insects and small buds. Tamarins usually have twins and
the father and siblings assist in caring for the babies.
Slightly smaller than squirrels, tamarins are commonly called
kings of the jungle because manes around their neck make them
look like lions. The lion tamarins are related to pygmy
marmosets. They are 12 inches tall not including their tail
which can reach up to 17 inches long, and weigh up to 2 pounds.
Tamarins jump through trees using their fingers to hold onto
branches. Tamarins live in family groups. Parents mate once a
year producing 2 offspring per birth. Tamarins live in the
eastern forests of Brazil. Tamarins are diurnal. They are
sensitive to sunlight so in the day they stay in the