Endangered tamarins born in Adelaide

A PAIR of endangered golden lion tamarins have been born at the Adelaide Zoo.

Officials said the twins were born to parents Aurora and Rio on September 6 following the introduction of Aurora from Florida's Palm Beach Zoo in March.

She was introduced to help spread the genetic diversity of the captive population in the Australasian region.

Senior primate keeper Althea Guinsberg says mother and babies are doing well.

"Both babies are a good size and their positions holding onto mum and curled tails are a good sign that they are both healthy and strong," she said.

Golden lion tamarins are found along the coast of Brazil and are an endangered species due to deforestation and the illegal pet trade.

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