Cotton-headed tamarin  (Saguinus oedipus)

Species information

Videos and images

Authentication

Authenticated (29/01/2006) by Matt Richardson, independent primatologist and writer.

Glossary

Arboreal: Living in trees.
Diurnal: Active during the day.
Quadrupedal: Walking on all fours, as opposed to walking on two legs.
Savannah: Tropical grasslands.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (October, 2003)
    http://www.redlist.org
  2. Richardson, M. (2006) Pers. Comm.
  3. Nowak, R.M. (1997) Walker's Mammals of the World. The Johns Hopkins University Press, New York.
  4. CITES (October, 2003)
    http://www.cites.org
  5. Animal Info (October, 2003)
    http://www.animalinfo.org/species/primate/saguoedi.htm#profile
  6. Macdonald, D. (2001) The New Encyclopedia of Mammals. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
  7. Dunbar, R. and Barrett, L. (2000) Cousins, our primate relatives. BBC Worldwide Ltd, London.
  8. Napier, P.H. and Napier, J.R. (1985) The Natural History of Primates. Cambridge University Press, London.
  9. Durell Wildlife Foundation (October, 2003)
    http://www.durrellwildlife.org/index.cfm?a=1
  10. Kavanagh, M. (1983) A Complete Guide to Monkeys, Apes and Other Primates. The Oregon Press Limited, London.