In addition to the golden lion tamarin, there are two other subspecies. All three are found in the shrinking areas of the Atlantic forest region of eastern Brazil. The golden lion tamarin has always been restricted to forests of low altitude, which are more likely to be cut down for agriculture and pasture land. We need to preserve the forests of our world if only to allow animals like the golden lion tamarin to keep their natural home. We happen to have a diabetic Drill named Loon at the San Diego Zoo.
Drills are the largest of the monkeys, and sadly, they are also endangered.
I was so excited to finally have a chance to see Loon up-close. I always love to walk by his enclosure, hoping to get a glimpse of him. Because Loon is diabetic, he requires insulin injections two times a day. He first started showing signs of being diabetic when he was losing weight. Animals cannot tell you when they don't feel well, so you have to observe their actions.