Successful Reintegration of a Golden‐Headed Lion Tamarin ( Leontopithecus chrysomelas ) Sheds Light on Management of This Endangered Species—Case Report

Journal of Medical Primatology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Danilo Simonini Teixeira, Ana Vitória Dias do Nascimento, Luis Fernando de Mattos Moreira, Geovana Pôrto de Oliveira, Fernanda Silva Lima, Júlia Souza Viana, Mariana Soares da Silva, Joanison Vicente dos Santos Teixeira, Dominic Wormell, Leonardo de Carvalho Oliveira
DOI: 10.1111/jmp.70063
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Abstract

A male Leontopithecus chrysomelas rescued after being found in a road in Bahia, Brazil, received clinical treatment and was successfully reintegrated into its native group after 49 days. Post-release monitoring confirmed normal behavior, highlighting the importance of coordinated field-captive management for endangered primate rehabilitation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Primate Behavior and Ecology Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Medical Primatology
Volume
55
Issue
1
Pages
e70063–e70063
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN