Brazil’s National Symbol Is Disappearing in the Wild

The video introduces the Golden Lion Tamarin, a small primate native to Brazil, known for its silky reddish-gold coat and long mane. It discusses the tamarin's diet, which includes fruits, insects, and small invertebrates, and its habitat in Brazil's southeastern coastal forests. The video highlights the species' near extinction in the 1970s due to the pet trade and habitat loss, and the subsequent conservation efforts that have helped increase their population. The Golden Lion Tamarin is now a national symbol of Brazil, even appearing on the country's currency.

How have conservation efforts impacted the population of the Golden Lion tamarin?

In what way has the Golden Lion tamarin become a symbol in Brazil?