golden lion tamarin
golden lion tamarin
Species of tamarin (Leontideus rosalia), having a thick, lionlike mane, black face, and long, silky, golden fur. A striking-looking animal, it is found in South America, where it is listed as critically endangered.
Variants of GOLDEN LION TAMARIN
golden lion tamarin or golden lion marmoset
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