The golden lion tamarin population in the Brazilian rainforest has rebounded to around 4,800 from a critical low of 200, yet still considered endangered
Golden lion tamarins are small monkeys with long tails and copper-colored fur that live in family groups led by a mated pair. / Photo: AP
Once on the brink of extinction, with only about 200 animals in the wild, the population has rebounded to around 4,800, according to a study released on Tuesday by the Brazilian science and conservation nonprofit Golden Lion Tamarin Association.
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