The Tamarin Trust is partnering in a new conservation initiative focused on the endangered golden-headed lion tamarin in the Brazilian state of Bahia. This comes in response to an escalating crisis, as rapid agricultural, urban expansion and road development continue to fragment the tamarins’ natural habitat. Much of its forest habitat is being converted into…

We’re thrilled to share wonderful news from the Mountain Marmoset Conservation Programme: the team is receiving a brand-new 4×4 vehicle. This much-needed upgrade will transform their ability to reach some of the most remote and rugged areas of south-eastern Brazil—critical habitats for the buffy tufted-ear marmoset and the buffy-headed marmoset. These elusive and highly threatened species are now…

Tamarin Trust recently collaborated with the Brazilian National Primate Centre and ICMBio to run the sixth Callitrichid Conservation Husbandry Workshop in Belém, Brazil. This inspiring event brought together long-standing colleagues and new voices alike, all united by a shared commitment to protecting Brazil’s most endangered marmosets and tamarins. Many thanks to Universeum Science Park in Sweden for…

Tamarin Trust is very excited about returning to Brazil for the next Callitrichid Conservation and Husbandry Workshop that is taking place in Belem in May. We will be helping ICMBio (the Brazilian government agency for the environment) to run the workshop. Many thanks to Universeum, in Sweden, for co sponsoring the event. Black tamarin (Credit:…

The beautiful golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) is one of the four lion tamarin species found in Brazil. It lives only in the severely threatened Atlantic coastal forests in the state of Bahia. Only 10% of the original forest remains, with obvious consequences for the golden-headed lion tamarins.  Understanding how the golden-headed lion tamarin uses…

We are delighted to share with you the second newsletter for the conservation of the pied tamarin, covering the many positive steps being taken to help this wonderful monkey. The newsletter has been put together by Diogo Lagroteria, the chair of the national action planning team. You can download the newsletter here: Thank you to…