Golden lion tamarin is a species of monkey, found in the rainforests of the Atlantic coast of Brazil. Its body is covered with golden colour fur. Its face is dark and hairless.
It is an omnivore. It eats fruits, flowers, eggs, insects, amphibians, reptiles and birds. The young are usually twins and males often carry their young on their backs.
It is a territorial animal and defends its area with scent markings. Signs of aggression include an open mouth, an arched back, and staring.
Golden lion tamarins are omnivores. They feed upon insects, spiders, snails, amphibians, nectar, small lizards, gum, birds and their eggs and fruit.
They forage for insects within leaf litter, logs, bark and a range of plants using their elongated hands and fingers. They prefer areas with plants which attract insects to help with this. When fruit is in abundance this forms much of their diet. When it is dry, the fruit is not readily available and they supplement their diet with other foods.
Sharing food acts as a method of reinforcing bonds between golden lion tamarins.
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