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Camera traps are giving us a rare glimpse into that journey—from a juvenile ocelot exploring on its own, to a young red brocket deer still learning beside its mother, and a tamandua developing the skills it needs to find food and survive. Discover what these young animals can teach us about growing up wild—and why protecting cotton-top tamarin habitat means protecting an entire community of life.

Ever wonder what a typical day looks like for one of the world's smallest—and most dramatic—primates? Join me this TamarANNE Tuesday as we follow a cotton-top tamarin from its adorable bedhead at sunrise to its carefully guarded bedtime, uncovering the fascinating behaviors, family dynamics, and forest adventures that fill every hour in between.

During the Month of the Cotton-top Tamarin, communities across Colombia are finding inspiring new ways to celebrate a species found nowhere else on Earth. From a photography exhibition in the heart of Barranquilla to watercolors, masks, theater, games, and songs created by children, one message is reaching new audiences: cotton-top tamarins belong free in the forest, never as pets. Discover how cities, schools, families, and local partners are turning creativity into action—and helping build a future for this 100% Colombian species.

Every August, something magical happens in Colombia. The cotton-top tamarin becomes the star of classrooms, communities, and celebrations across its range—and I can't wait to share why this month is one of my favorites of the year.

Planting trees is only the beginning—true restoration requires monitoring, learning, and adapting to an increasingly unpredictable climate. Despite unusually low rainfall during what should be Colombia’s peak rainy season, 97.3% of the young trees monitored in the Great Corridor are still alive and growing, offering new hope for the tropical dry forest and cotton-top tamarins.