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The aim is to demonstrate the reintegration process of Leontopithecus chrysomelas and its outcomes.

February 12, 2026Open Access

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

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The aim is to demonstrate the reintegration process of Leontopithecus chrysomelas and its outcomes.
Rescued male tamarin received clinical treatment after being found on a road.
Conducted a 49-day rehabilitation period before reintegration.
Monitored tamarin's behavior post-release to assess normalcy.
Successfully reintegrated into its native group.
Post-release behavior confirmed as normal.
Highlights the effectiveness of field-captive management approaches.

Abstract

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.

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Simonini‐Teixeira et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698d6e055be6419ac0d5366f https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/jmp.70063

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