Black lion tamarin

Durrell field programme

Durrell Wildlife Park

Conservation partner

Once thought to be extinct but rediscovered in the 1970s, the black lion tamarin (BLT) is now found only in São Paulo, Brazil. High levels of deforestation have dramatically reduced the BLT's habitat and left this species in a precarious state. Learn what steps Durrell, together with local partner and Brazilian NGO IPÊ, is taking to conserve this species.

Profile

The rarest species are often the less well known, but our species profiles are here to give you easy access to the key facts and photos. Click for a snapshot of the black lion tamarin

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Timeline

Our timelines tell the story behind the species and our programmes: from Durrell's first involvement through to our consevation activities today and the differences we have made on the ground. Click for the full story of the black lion tamarin

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Data

We have designed 7 indicators to track each of our target species - their key threats, our actions and our impacts. Click to get the scientific lowdown on the black lion tamarin

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