Jerusalem Zoo's Two-week old Cottontop Tamarin Monkey Takes a Rest

A two-week old gentle face baby Cottontop Tamarin monkey rests on the back of its father at the Jerusalem Zoo, on 10 November 2008. The Cottontop Tamarin can now only be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Life span in captivity has been as high as 25 years whereas life span in the wild is about 13–16 years.

The population is less than 1000 in the wild and about 1800 in captivity, and is continuing to decline. This species is endangered, having lost three-quarters of its original habitat to deforestation.

They are now protected by international law, although they are numerous in captivity, they are still critically endangered in the wild.