Six lion tamarin monkeys allowed to roam zoo for study

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Six small golden lion tamarin monkeys now are roaming the grounds of Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

The uncaged monkeys will wander the wooded area of the Beaver Valley Trail each day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. as part of the annual golden lion tamarin watch, which has been conducted every summer for more than 20 years.

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