The golden lion tamarin seen on a R$20 banknote nearly vanished from Brazil: Zoologist Devra Kleiman helped bring it back

Once teetering on the brink of extinction with just two hundred golden lion tamarins left, Brazil has witnessed a remarkable turnaround thanks to the efforts spearheaded by Devra Kleiman. Through a blend of captive breeding and dedicated habitat protection, these programs have successfully reintroduced captive-born tamarins into their natural forests. Today, the golden lion tamarin stands as a proud emblem of Brazil’s unwavering dedication to endangered wildlife conservation.
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