Proyecto Titi's Conservation Efforts (Cotton-top Tamarin)

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Key or academic vocabulary Forest habitat: The natural environment where Cotton-top Tamarins reside, including forests and wooded areas. Forest resources: The materials and benefits obtained from forests, such as wood, food, and habitat, which are often overused. Binde: A small clay stove-type structure introduced to villages for efficient and sustainable cooking practices. Public support and awareness: The involvement and knowledge of the general public in advocating for and protecting environmental causes. Poaching concerns: Worries about illegal hunting or capturing of wildlife, including the Cotton-top Tamarin. Water health and pollution: The quality of water in terms of its safety for consumption and use, as well as the presence of harmful substances or pollutants. ICUN Red List of Threatened Species: The International Union for Conservation of Nature's list categorizing the conservation status of species, including the Cotton-top Tamarin.

Key or academic vocabulary Conservation: The act of protecting and preserving something, such as wildlife, natural resources, or ecosystems, to prevent their decline or destruction. Cotton-top Tamarin: A specific species of primate (Saguinus oedipus) that is critically endangered and endemic to Colombia. Endangered species: Species that are at risk of becoming extinct due to a declining population and threats to their survival. Habitat destruction: The process of damaging or eliminating the natural environment or habitat where organisms, like the Cotton-top Tamarin, live. Human colonization: The establishment and growth of human communities in areas that were previously uninhabited or sparsely populated. Sustainability: The ability to maintain or support something over the long term without depleting resources or causing harm to the environment. Field research: Scientific studies and investigations conducted in natural settings, such as forests or ecosystems, to gather information and data.

Effects of Solutions

- Reduced trash in forest habitat - Income for Colombian villagers - Reduced dependency on forest resources - Improved economic conditions

Proyecto Titi's Conservation Efforts (Cotton-top Tamarin)

Possible Solution

Introduction of bindes for sustainable cooking (clay stoves)

Eco-Mochilas (environmentally-friendly bags

Main Problem

Declining population of Tamarins due to habitat destruction

Key Vocabulary

Human colonization

Habitat destruction

Endangered species

Conservation