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Missy is a golden lion tamarin at Newquay Zoo in Cornwall, recorded as the 13-year-old mother of a rare infant born there in March 2026.
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Where does Missy the golden lion tamarin live?
Missy lives at Newquay Zoo in Cornwall, England. She drew attention in March 2026 as the 13-year-old mother of a rare infant born at the zoo.
Why is a golden lion tamarin birth at Newquay Zoo significant?
Golden lion tamarins are an endangered species native to Brazil's Atlantic coastal rainforest, so births support coordinated international breeding programs. A successful infant to a 13-year-old mother like Missy is also notable because these small monkeys age quickly.
What does a golden lion tamarin look like?
It's a small monkey named for its mane of long, silky orange-gold fur. Adults weigh roughly half a kilogram, about the size of a squirrel, and infants ride clinging to a parent's back for their first weeks.
Can visitors see Missy and her baby at Newquay Zoo?
The tamarins are part of Newquay Zoo's primate collection, which features prominently in its conservation messaging. Newborns mostly stay hidden riding on a parent's back at first, so early visitors may only glimpse the infant.
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