Lion tamarins take their name from their impressive manes—thick rings of hair reminiscent of Africa's great cats. The golden lion tamarin may be the most beautiful of the four lion tamarin species.

An African lion’s “impressive roar and magnificent mane” was a staple of the St. Louis Zoo for years. Ingozi would bask in the Missouri sunshine on a raised platform as guests perused throughout the ...

Missy, a golden lion tamarin, a species once listed as critically endangered, has given birth to a pair of babies. The zoo is part of Wild Planet Trust, a conservation organisation that works to ...