Red-handed Tamarin

Zone:
Folly Amazonia

Diet:
Herbivore

Taxa:
Mammal

Conservation Status:
Least Concern

The Red-handed Tamarin, also known as the Golden-handed Tamarin or Midas Tamarin, is named for the reddish hair on their feet and hands.  It is native to the in wooded areas along the Amazon River in Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, and Venezuela.

The Red-handed Tamarin is an exceptional climber and spends most of its time among the vines and branches of the trees. They are quick and agile and are superb jumpers known to jump distances of over 60 feet (18 m) from a tree to the ground with no sign of injury.