The Plight of the Cotton-Top Tamarin, A Fight for Survival

The video discusses the cotton top tamarin, a small primate native to a limited area in northwest Columbia. These social creatures live in family groups and face threats from habitat destruction and past poaching. Their population has decreased by 80% due to deforestation, making them critically endangered.

Where can cotton top tamarins be found in the wild?

• Northwest Columbia

• Amazon Rainforest

• Central Africa

• Southeast Asia

What is a distinctive feature of cotton top tamarins?

• Bright red fur

• White hair on their heads

• Long tails

• Blue eyes

How do cotton top tamarins raise their young?

• Individually by each parent

• In isolation from the group

• In communal family groups

• By the dominant male only

What was a major threat to cotton top tamarins in the past?

• Competition for food

• Natural predators

• Illegal pet trade

• Climate change

What is the main reason for the current decline in cotton top tamarin populations?

• Increased competition for resources

• Deforestation

• Disease outbreaks

• Hunting for sport