Cotton-Top Tamarin Facts and Trivia

The video introduces Mana, a young cotton-top tamarin, highlighting her journey into adulthood as she leaves her birth family to navigate the forest alone. It discusses the challenges she faces due to her small size and the illegal pet trade that threatens her species. Despite being endangered, Mana is well-adapted to her environment, using her agility and physical traits to survive in the wild.

What is the height of a cotton-top tamarin like Mana?

• 12 inches

• 9 inches

• 15 inches

• 6 inches

What is the typical social structure of cotton-top tamarins?

• Solitary

• Pairs

• Large herds

• Small groups

At what age did Mana leave her birth family?

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 1 year

What major threat did cotton-top tamarins face in the 1970s?

• Deforestation

• Illegal pet trade

• Climate change

• Predation

How many adult cotton-top tamarins are estimated to be left in the wild?

• 20,000

• 2,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

What is one adaptation that helps cotton-top tamarins navigate their environment?

• Long fingers and toes

• Thick fur

• Webbed feet

• Short tails

How much does Mana weigh?

• 25 ounces

• 15 ounces

• 20 ounces

• 10 ounces

What is a drawback of being small for cotton-top tamarins?

• Inability to climb

• Difficulty in crossing gaps

• Limited diet

• Poor vision

What method do cotton-top tamarins often use to travel through the forest?

• Leaping

• Flying

• Walking

• Swimming

What feature helps cotton-top tamarins maintain balance?

• Short legs

• Long tail

• Thick fur

• Sharp claws