tamarin

Everyday

A small monkey from the rainforests of Central and South America, with silky fur and a long tail; some, like the golden lion tamarin, have a bright mane. tree →

In the lessons

In science and nature lessons tamarins appear in topics about rainforests, food chains and endangered animals. The golden lion tamarin is a famous example of an animal saved by zoos and protected forests. They live in family groups and the fathers often carry the babies. Phrases: «golden lion tamarin», «cotton-top tamarin», «emperor tamarin».

Examples

• A tamarin is small enough to sit in your hands. tree →
• The golden lion tamarin has orange fur like a little lion. tree →
• Tamarins eat fruit, insects and tree sap. tree →
• At the zoo we saw a family of tamarins jumping between branches. tree →
• The emperor tamarin has a long white moustache. tree →
• Tamarin fathers often carry the twin babies on their backs. tree →
• Cutting down the rainforest puts tamarins in danger. tree →

Note

Countable: one tamarin, two tamarins. Do not confuse with «tamarind», a fruit tree, or «tambourine», a musical instrument.