Cotton Top Tamarin The Endangered Cotton Top Tamarin

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Sci. Name: Saguinus oedipus Critically Endangered – because of lost of habitat and capturing Total Population: – 1800 captive – 6000 in the wild

Regions: Colombia between Rio Atrato and lower Rio Cavera

Physical Features Length: 20–30 cm Tail Length- 33 to 41 cm Weight: Around 1 pound Colors: White, Gray and Brown

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Diet Insects Ripe Fruit seeds Nectar Small bird eggs

Fun facts They mark their territory with scent from their rear Instead of physical contact, They will threaten each other group by showing their butts They are pack animals

Reproduction Mothers usually give birth to twins They reproduce year around Gestation period of 183 days

Predators HAWKS AND SNAKES

QUESTIONS What is the sci. name? What are their colors? Where do they live? How do they defend themselves? Are they pack animals?

Saguinus Oedipus White brown and gray Columbia With their butts yes

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