The reproduction of this species which belongs to the callitrichidae is very interesting. Golden-headed lion tamarins are very social animals that live in small groups of about 2 to 11 individuals. However, only one female is able to reproduce. Pheromones supress the cycle of the remaining females in the group. The offspring is therefore "exclusive" and is cared for by the whole group: older siblings and especially the father carry the offspring (usually 2) around on their backs. The mother only takes them for feeding. Rearing the offspring all together helps the lactating mothers to stay fit.
Kategorie: Säugetiere
Gewicht: 500-600g
Größe: 20-34 cm + 30-40cm tail
Lebensalter: 12-18 years
Geschlechtsreife: 18-24 month
Tragezeit: 120-130 days, often twin births
Nahrung: fruits, insects, flowers, nectar, tree sap, small vertebrates
Lebensraum: primary lowland rainforests, higher-lying forests
Lebensweise: diurnal, dwelling in trees
Gefährdung: highly endangered (IUCN 2008) by habitat destruction, fragmentation, urbanization
Zuchtprogramm: There is a European Conservation Breeding Program (EEP) in which Görlitz Nature Conservation Zoo takes part
Verbreitung (ursprünglich): Brazil, Southeast of the state of Bahia
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