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Cotton-top Tamarin
Saguinus oedipus
10.3019, -75.2304
Field Notes
Description:
Cotton-top tamarins are an endangered species of primate found only in the tropical forests of Colombia. It Weight about 1 pound. The wild population is estimated at about 6000, with 2000 adults.
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This species is Critically Endangered, having lost more than three-quarters of it's original habitat to deforestation. They recently featured in “The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates 2008-2010” (http://www.primate-sg.org/PC24.htm)
Habitat:
They are found in tropical forests in northern Colombia.
Notes:
Photo taken at Hacienda "El Ceibal" / Proyecto Tití, Santa Catalina, Bolívar
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*Proyecto Tití is a conservation program helping our cotton-top tamarins in partnership with Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2012
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