Future Uncertain

Discover the plight of Cottontop tamarins, a critically endangered species fighting for survival in Colombia's tropical forests.

BySheril Kirshenbaum

Cottontop tamarins can only be found in the tropical forests of Colombia. Critically endangered, less than 1,000 live in the wild and 1,800 in captivity. [source: BBC]

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Some Fig Trees Can Turn CO2 Into Stone — A Hidden Talent That Could Combat Climate Change

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A Saltier Southern Ocean Could Cause More Melting Ice in Antarctica

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Glacier in Antarctica Caught Committing Ice Piracy From Its Neighbor

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