Golden Lion Tamarin

The Golden Lion Tamarin is one of many monkey species that are exclusive to Brazil's Amazon rainforest. Its vividly orange mane is where its name, which was amusingly first uttered by Madame de Pompadour in 1754, comes from. The tamarin primarily inhabits trees, moving between branches to forage for food, insects, and sometimes birds.

The animal's original habitat, however, has been obliterated by deforestation caused by the logging and agricultural industries' explosive rise. The species' survival is in danger since only 2 to 3 percent of its natural rainforest habitat is still present. The Golden Lion Tamarin is currently listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).