Captive breeding, managed wild breeding, translocations, and re-introduction are some of the strategies being used to save lion tamarins. Use these controls to play the sound clip and adjust the volume. Other Tamarins emperor tamarin Ask Claudio and Suzana Padua for more information about tamarins. The Lion Tamarins are related to Marmosets. They are about 12 inches tall not including the tail which can be up to 17 inches long, and weigh up to 2 pounds.
Tamarins jump through trees using their fingers to hold onto branches.
Tamarins live in family groups. The older twins stay a long time with their family helping their parents take care of the children. Both parents care for new-borns. The father takes care of the tiny babies by carrying them on his back. Mothers nurse babies every two to three hours.