Meet the Red-Handed Tamarin
This species is native to wooded areas north of the Amazon River in Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, and possibly Venezuela. The fur of the golden-handed tamarin is dark brown or black, with contrasting golden-orange hair on its feet and hands (hence the common name). The dark face is hairless, the big ears stick out of the fur. As with all marmosets, there are claws instead of nails on the fingers and toes (with the exception of the big toe). Furthermore, the thumb is not opposable.
Park Location: Animal Walkabout
About the Red-Handed Tamarin
| Conservation Status | Least Concern |
| Height | 8.1–11.0 inches (20.5–28 cm) |
| Weight | 0.88–1.21 lbs (400–550 grams) |
| Diet | Fruit seeds and insects. |
| Gestation Period | 138 Days |
| Life Span | 10 – 16 Years |
| Threats | As red-handed tamarins live in trees, the loss of tropical rainforests is a big challenge to their survival. |
