Proyecto Tití facts for kids
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| Founded | 1985 |
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| Type | Non-profit Organization |
| Focus | cottontop tamarin Conservation |
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Area served
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Colombia |
| Field | Environmentalism |
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Key people
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Rosamira Guillen (Executive Director) |
Proyecto Tití (which means "Project Tamarin") is an organization that started in 1985. Its main goal is to help save the cottontop tamarin, a small monkey found only in the tropical forests of Colombia. These amazing animals are one of the most endangered primates in the world. Proyecto Tití works hard to protect them and their homes. They do this through special research, teaching people about conservation, and working with local communities.
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Saving the Cotton-top Tamarin
Understanding the Tamarins
To protect cotton-top tamarins, scientists need to know a lot about them. Proyecto Tití uses special ways to study these monkeys. They use methods like radio telemetry, which is like giving the tamarins tiny trackers. This helps researchers find individual tamarins and learn where their groups live. They also use safe ways to catch and release the tamarins, sometimes even using hair dye to tell them apart! This helps them keep track of each monkey.
Protecting Their Forest Home
Cotton-top tamarins need healthy forests to survive. Proyecto Tití works on important projects to protect these forests. They even buy land that has the last big forests suitable for the tamarins in northwestern Colombia. The organization also partners with local communities. Together, they work to bring back and protect the forests that are already there. This helps make sure the tamarins have a safe place to live.
Smart Cooking with Clay Stoves
One way to help the forest is to use less firewood. Proyecto Tití teaches communities about "clay bindes." These are small stoves made from termite mounds. They are much better than traditional open fires because they use less wood. By using these special stoves, fewer trees need to be cut down, which helps protect the tamarin's forest home.
Turning Trash into Treasure: Eco-Mochila
The Eco-Mochila Project is a cool idea led by the community. It takes old trash and turns it into useful things. For example, plastic bags that could harm animals are made into colorful, hand-knitted bags called "mochilas" (tote bags). This project helps clean up the environment. It also creates useful products and teaches people about recycling. Trash is a big danger to cotton-top tamarins and other animals, as they might eat it by mistake.
Teaching About Nature
A very important part of Proyecto Tití's work is teaching people about conservation. The team visits local schools and talks to adults. They teach everyone about the forest environment and the unique animals that live there, like the cotton-top tamarin. They also explain the dangers these animals face and how everyone can help protect them. Learning about nature helps people understand why it's so important to save these special creatures.
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