ZooBorns

Denver Zoo Strikes Gold

Last month, the Denver Zoo welcomed a brand new bundle of joy.  This time, it's a Golden Lion Tamarin. The newborn weighed less than 100 grams, about as much as an average kiwi fruit. 

Cautious Mom's not sure about this photo op...

(photo credit: Dave Parsons/Denver Zoo)

A Barrel Full of Tamarins

The Como Zoo in St. Paul, MN, welcomed adorable new baby Emperor Tamarins just a few days ago. Named for its resemblance to the German emperor Wilhelm II, Emperor Tamarins live in social groups of two to eight led by the oldest female. Mutual grooming plays an important role for bonding and socializing.

Thanks to Jim H. for the pics!

Golden Lion Tamarind: Hands On with Two-Toed Sloth

Clyde Nishimura got these great shots of Vlad the sloth being tormented by a curious baby golden lion tamarind. The confrontation went down a little over a month ago at the National Zoo.

The Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) also known as Golden Marmoset, is a small New World monkey of the family Cebidae. Native to the Atlantic coastal forests of Brazil, the Golden Lion Tamarin is an endangered species with an estimated wild population of "more than 1,000 individuals" and a captive population maintained at approximately 490 individuals.