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Golden Lion Tamarin: From 200 to 4,800 Thanks to Conservation

1/9/2025

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CNN's Call to Earth series, in collaboration with Rolex, shines a light on pressing environmental issues. Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the golden lion tamarin, a vibrant monkey from Brazil, has rebounded from just 200 individuals in the 1970s to approximately 4,800 today, thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.

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Story summary

CNN's Call to Earth series, in collaboration with Rolex, shines a light on pressing environmental issues. Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the golden lion tamarin, a vibrant monkey from Brazil, has rebounded from just 200 individuals in the 1970s to approximately 4,800 today, thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.