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New exotic monkeys at Burgas zoo

Golden-headed lion tamarins
Photo: Facebook / Burgas zoo

A pair of golden-headed lion tamarins, cottontop tamarins, marmosets and a meerkat family are among the newcomers to the zoo in Burgas. The golden-headed lion tamarins are among the rarest monkeys in the world, and are the only ones in Bulgaria. They have thick, golden manes resembling a lion’s, and are friendly and playful. The golden-headed lion tamarins are indigenous to South America and are an endangered species globally. 

Cottontop tamarin
The cottontop tamarin is a small monkey that is to be found only in Columbia. Their habitats were destroyed by lumbering. 

The meerkat is the smallest monkey in the world, reaching a height of 188 cm. and a weight of 0.62 - 0.97 kg. They are indigenous to the Northeastern parts of Brazil. 

Marmosets

Photos: Facebook / Burgas zoo



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