Cotton-Top Tamarin Saguinus oedipus
These playful monkeys engage in a unique territorial display—they will show off their butt and genitals!
ORIGIN:
Northwest Colombia
HABITAT:
Rainforests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Under 1 lb
DIET:
Fruit and insects
PREDATORS:
Birds of prey
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp claws and large molars
REPRODUCTION:
6-month gestation
THREATS:
Habitat loss
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
23 yrs in human care
Cotton-top tamarins have claw-like nails, which help them do what?
Jump between trees |
Catch prey |
Dig holes | Scratch an itch |
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