Cotton Top Tamarin
Small in size but big in personality, the Cotton-top Tamarin is one of the most eye-catching primates in the animal kingdom—easily recognised by its wild, fluffy white crest of hair. Native to the tropical forests of northwestern Colombia, this tiny monkey weighs less than 500 grams and lives high in the forest canopy in close-knit family groups.
Highly social and vocal, Cotton-tops use a variety of chirps, whistles, and trills to communicate with one another. They’re incredibly agile, leaping from branch to branch in search of fruit, insects, and small vertebrates.
Sadly, Cotton-top Tamarins are critically endangered, with only a few thousand left in the wild due to habitat destruction and illegal pet trade. At Crocodiles of the World, we’re proud to care for this charismatic species and support efforts to protect their rainforest homes and ensure their survival.
Small in size but big in personality, the Cotton-top Tamarin is one of the most eye-catching primates in the animal kingdom—easily recognised by its wild, fluffy white crest of hair. Native to the tropical forests of northwestern Colombia, this tiny monkey weighs less than 500 grams and lives high in the forest canopy in close-knit family groups.
Highly social and vocal, Cotton-tops use a variety of chirps, whistles, and trills to communicate with one another. They’re incredibly agile, leaping from branch to branch in search of fruit, insects, and small vertebrates.
Sadly, Cotton-top Tamarins are critically endangered, with only a few thousand left in the wild due to habitat destruction and illegal pet trade. At Crocodiles of the World, we’re proud to care for this charismatic species and support efforts to protect their rainforest homes and ensure their survival.
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