Brazil’s R$20 tamarin nearly vanished; zoologist Devra Kleiman helped save it

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.

By TOI World Desk