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Golden Lion Tamarins

Type: MammalDiet: OmnivoreAverage life span in the wild: 15 yearsSize: Head and body, 7.5 to 8.75 in (19 to 22 cm); Tail, 10.25 to 13.5 in (26 to 34 cm)Weight: 14 to 29 oz (400 to 800 g)Group name: TroopProtection status: Endangered Lion tamarins take their name from their impressive manes—thick rings of hair reminiscent of Africa's great cats. The golden lion tamarin may be the most
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