Luis Enrique Centena

Luis Enrique Centena is a former logger turned conservationist who has dedicated his life to protecting the critically endangered cotton-top tamarins in northern Colombia. After spending decades cutting down trees, he now works with Fundación Proyecto Tití, helping to restore their forest habitat and advocating for the survival of these unique primates. Centena emphasizes the deep connection between humans and cotton-tops, noting their complex social structures and the lessons they teach about family and community.