These animals lick leaves wet with rain or dew to meet their water needs, rather than expose themselves to predation by leaving the treetops.
Cotton-top tamarins live in family groups comprised of a breeding pair and their offspring of several years. Bringing up the young is a family affair, with both parents and other members of the group sharing food with and carrying youngsters.
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At A Glance
Tropical forest edges and secondary forests
Fruit, insects, new leaves and buds, small lizards and nectar