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Explorers at Work: Rosamira Guillen

Explorers at Work: Rosamira Guillen

Conservationist and National Geographic Explorer, Rosamira Guillen, has made it her personal mission to secure a long-term future for cotton-top tamarins, one of Colombia’s most endangered native species. Over the last decade, she and her team have worked with communities to develop sustainable development programs, establish protected forest areas, and foster the next generation of conservation leaders through education programs.

Grades

5 - 12+

Subjects

Biology, Ecology, Conservation

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Transcript (English)

- Cotton-top tamarins are only found in Northern Colombia exactly where I was born and raised. They are quickly disappearing and that motivated me to do something about it. We send our team every day to study the animals, but science alone is not enough to save a species. We work closely with local communities. Together, we're bringing this animal back from the brink of extinction. Never gets old.

I am Rosamira Guillen, and I am working to provide a long-term future for cotton-top tamarins.

Transcripción (Español)

- Los titíes cabeciblancos solo se encuentran en el norte de Colombia exactamente donde nací y crecí. Están desapareciendo rápidamente y eso me motivó a hacer algo al respecto. Enviamos a nuestro equipo todos los días para estudiar a los animales, pero la ciencia por sí sola no es suficiente para salvar una especie. Trabajamos estrechamente con las comunidades locales. Juntos, estamos trayendo de vuelta a este animal del borde de la extinción. Nunca pasa de moda.

Soy Rosamira Guillen, y estoy trabajando para proporcionar un futuro a largo plazo para los titíes cabeciblancos.

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May 22, 2025

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