Conservation of the Golden Lion Tamarin

Biology

An overview of the conservation efforts for the endangered Golden Lion Tamarin, focusing on habitat loss in Brazil and successful captive breeding programs.

Conservation Endangered Species Rainforest

11 Questions Medium Ages 10+ Apr 10, 2026

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1 What is the scientific name of the Golden Lion Tamarin?

A Leontopithecus rosalia
B Tamarinus goldenus
C Primate brazilis
D Lionis tamarinus

2 How many Golden Lion Tamarins were estimated to be in the wild in 1991?

A 50 to 60
B 500 to 600
C 1,000 to 1,100
D 5,000 to 6,000

3 What is the primary cause of the Golden Lion Tamarin becoming endangered?

A Natural predators
B Lack of food
C Destruction of natural habitat
D Climate change

4 What percentage of Brazil is covered by the Amazon rainforest?

A Over 20%
B Over 40%
C Over 60%
D Over 80%

5 How much of the Brazilian rainforest is cut down each year?

A 1,700 sq km
B 17,000 sq km
C 170,000 sq km
D 70,000 sq km

6 What percentage of the Golden Lion Tamarin's original habitat remains?

A 2%
B 10%
C 20%
D 50%

7 In what year did the major cooperative breeding program for Tamarins begin?

A 1960s
B 1970s
C 1980s
D 1990s

8 How many captive Tamarins were there in 1972?

A 69
B 100
C 500
D 1,000

9 In what year did Adelaide Zoo join the Tamarin breeding consortium?

A 1972
B 1975
C 1980
D 1984

10 When did the first captive-bred Golden Lion Tamarins begin being released into the wild?

A 1972
B 1980
C 1984
D 1991

11 What is the name of the reserve near Rio de Janeiro where Tamarins were released?

A Amazon Reserve
B Pocos das Antas
C Brazil Heritage Site
D Adelaide Fazenda

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