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What if I told you, there's a monkey so small it can sit on your shoulder with bright golden orange fur and hair that looks like a lion's man. Today we're exploring one of the cutest and rarest monkeys in the world, the Golden Lion Tamper. I'm your host, Garrett Maroon, and before I introduce my three favorite rainforest explorers, let me say a huge thank you. Thank you to Boone, Rhett, and Hutch White from Illinois. Thanks so much for giving us today's topic. And a special thank you for this review from Ev and Murr's mom. She says, My five-year-old is obsessed. We are listening to these on repeat. He loves learning about all the animals, and I love that it's tied back into God's creation. These are such a blessing. Keep making more. Well, we will, and we're honored that you love the show. If you want to say hi to the Nature Loving Kids, request an animal or nature topic, or get a birthday shout out, please email us at Nature LovingKids Podcast at gmail.com. And now my three favorite rainforest explorers.

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Hi, I'm Hattie, and I already want to see a picture of this animal. And I'm Dylan, and I would like one as a pet. And I'm Ivan. I'm ready for some tip chow jokes.

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Sounds good to me. Let's dive in. Golden line tamarinds are small monkeys that live in the rainforests of Brazil. They're only about the size of a squirrel.

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Really? I thought monkeys were bigger.

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Many are, but not these little guys. Most weigh only about one or two pounds.

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That's about the weight of a loaf of bread.

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Exactly. Tiny monkey, but big personality.

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That's so cute. The golden part is easy to understand. Their fur is bright golden orange. That sounds cool.

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It really is. And the lion part comes from the fur around their face. It sticks out like a mane.

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Yeah, they kind of look like mini lions.

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Tiny monkey, tiny lion hairstyle. Golden lion tamarinds spend almost all their time in trees. They leap from branch to branch looking for food.

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What do they eat? A little bit of everything.

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Omnom.

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Fruit, insects, spiders, small lizards, and nectar. I'm hungry now. I'm always hungry.

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That's right. They're not picky eaters, and neither are you, Dylan. Alright, time for a monkey joke break. What do you have for us, Ivy?

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What did the other monkey say to the car? What? Jump car OA. What do you call a flying monkey? What? A hot air baboon.

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Here's one of my favorite facts. Golden lion tamarinds are incredible family animals.

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How? When babies are born, the whole family helps care for them. And here's the really cool part. The dad carries the baby most of the time. Really? Yep.

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He carries them on his back and brings them to mom when it's feeding time.

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Sounds like you, Dad.

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Not really, bud, but it is a great example of teamwork in the animal kingdom.

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Now here's something amazing. There was a time when scientists thought golden lion tamarinds might disappear forever. What happened?

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People cut down large parts of the rainforest where they lived. Their numbers dropped very low. At one point, there were only a few hundred left in the whole world.

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That's very sad.

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It was. But then something incredible happened. People worked together to protect the forest and help the tamarinds. Today there are thousands living in the wild.

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So people actually helped save them?

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They did. It's one of the best conservation success stories in the world. When we look at golden lion tamarinds, it's easy to think they're so small. But God doesn't only care about the biggest animals.

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Like whales and elephants.

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God created giant whales and tiny tamarinds.

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Powerful rhinos and little monkeys.

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Every creature has value because it was created by him.

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Even tiny animals can be important.

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Absolutely. And golden line tamarinds remind us that every part of creation matters. Alright, kiddos. Time for some more monkey jokes. What do you have for us, Dylan?

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What do you get when you cross a monkey and a skunk? What he m a stinky monkey.

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Why did the monkey take its banana to the doctor?

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Why? It wasn't healing good.

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Think about this. A tiny monkey with a golden mane living high in the rainforest trees, surrounded by a family that helps care for each other.

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That's pretty amazing.

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It really is. Sometimes the smallest animals tell the biggest stories.

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Golden lion tamarins may be small, but they're one of the most fascinating monkeys in the world.

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From their bright golden fur to their incredible family teamwork, they remind us that nature is full of surprises. Thanks for joining us on the Nature Loving Kids Podcast.

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Until next time, stay curious, get outside, and remember.

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The world is full of wild wonders. Wait. I have two more jokes.

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Uh-oh. What are they, Ivy?

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What did the monkey say to the teacops? What? Tea cops. What did the monkey say when it crossed the road? What? Super Super Buggy. Wait, wait, wait, I have one too.

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Oh man, what do you have, buddy?

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What should you bring to a party in the jungle?

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What?

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Chimps and death.

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Remember, the world is full of wild wonders.