Cotton Top Tamarin
In the wild
Scientific name: Sanguinus oedipus
Status: Critically endangered
Distribution: SE Costa Rica to NW Columbial
Type: Primate
Diet: Omnivore
At Marwell Wildlife
Cotton top tamarins are fed twice a day- in the morning they have a tamarin jelly and primate pellets. In the afternoon they are given fresh fruits. Four times a week insects are dropped into their home to encourage foraging.
About Cotton Top Tamarins
Tamarins are found in tropical forests and live in groups of approximately 15, consisting of breeding pairs and their young. They communicate with each other by scent marking, facial expressions and squeaking. The group form close bonds by grooming each other.
Cotton top tamarins feed during the day on nectar, leaves, insects and other small creatures.
Newborn offspring are carried on the back of the male or older offspring and given back to the female for feeding.
Cotton tops are threatened by habitat destruction. They were also at risk from collection for scientific research, but they are now protected by law.
Adopt a Cotton Top Tamarin from £50.00
Our General Adoption scheme includes all this:
- A special Adoption Certificate
- Recognition at your adopted animal's home
- A photo of a Cotton Top Tamarin
- A day pass to Marwell Wildlife
- An annual subscription to Marwell News
- Cotton Top Tamarin fact sheet
- Presentation folder
- Access to online Adopters Zone
- Car sticker
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