These 12 wildlife conservationists are doing fantastic work to protect some highly threatened species in a world where many species are racing towards extinction. These heroes are working hard to undo the wrongs already done to the planet by the thoughtless actions of our own species. Learn about them below:
Anne Savage Is Saving Cotton-Top Tamarins In Colombia
"I clearly remember that day when I saw the cotton-top tamarins for the very first time. I was in awe! They were as tiny as a squirrel and remarkably vocal. Their chirps and whistles sounded like those made by birds. Yet, they are primates! And the shock of white hair on their head simply delighted me," said Dr. Anne Savage.
Her love for the cotton tops (Saguinus oedipus) compelled her to do something to help the critically endangered species survive. In 1987, Dr. Savage founded a conservation program, Proyecto Tití, to protect the primate in its native habitat in Colombia. She also pioneered the development of new technologies to study the elusive cotton tops in the Colombian forests and involved local communities in conserving the species. She also helped conduct a census of cotton tops that found only 7,500 individuals remained in the wild. As a result, IUCN altered the cotton top's status from Endangered to Critically Endangered, bringing more attention to it. Today, conservationists at Proyecto Tití, led by Dr. Savage, continue to strive hard to ensure the cotton-top tamarins have a bright future.
Meet 12 Incredible Conservation Heroes Saving Our Wildlife From Extinction - WorldAtlas
Anne Savage Is Saving Cotton-Top Tamarins In Colombia
"I clearly remember that day when I saw the cotton-top tamarins for the very first time. I was in awe! They were as tiny as a squirrel and remarkably vocal. Their chirps and whistles sounded like those made by birds. Yet, they are primates! And the shock of white hair on their head simply delighted me," said Dr. Anne Savage.
Her love for the cotton tops (Saguinus oedipus) compelled her to do something to help the critically endangered species survive. In 1987, Dr. Savage founded a conservation program, Proyecto Tití, to protect the primate in its native habitat in Colombia. She also pioneered the development of new technologies to study the elusive cotton tops in the Colombian forests and involved local communities in conserving the species. She also helped conduct a census of cotton tops that found only 7,500 individuals remained in the wild. As a result, IUCN altered the cotton top's status from Endangered to Critically Endangered, bringing more attention to it. Today, conservationists at Proyecto Tití, led by Dr. Savage, continue to strive hard to ensure the cotton-top tamarins have a bright future.
Meet 12 Incredible Conservation Heroes Saving Our Wildlife From Extinction - WorldAtlas