The smallest monkey

The smallest monkey is the Pygmy marmoset. In Latin it sounds like although Cebuella. The size of the Primate is so small that the monkey can fit in your hand. Body length of the pygmy tamarins ranges from 11 to 15 inches. Tail length — 17-22 cm. This baby weighs a little-no more than 150 grams. The color of the monkey's back is Golden brown, and the abdomen is white or redder. The body of the Primate is covered with wool, which is different in length and density. I have the feeling that on the head of the animal flaunts an impressive mane.

The habitat of monkeys is crowns of trees. You can see them mainly in the morning. Quickly crawl on trees primates help paws with acute claws. Small fingers allow you to cling to the trunks and branches.

Monkeys live in groups that include several generations of primates. The relationship between individuals is supported by grooming-this is a very important stage of life together. Each group has special glands that secrete a special secret. So monkeys distinguish an individual from other group. If this happens to be in foreign territory, the primates will expel it. The arrival of an outsider can even lead to a fight.

Scientists have no reliable data on the sexual life of female dwarf igrunok. Some are inclined to polygamy, others argue that females are monogamous. Monkeys bear cubs 120 or 150 days. Usually in childbirth comes into the world two baby marmosets. The male participates in the rearing of young, and help him with other individuals. He wears monkeys on his back and also brings milk. Pygmy tamarins live for about 11 years.

The smallest monkey in the world eats tree juice. To get the juice they gnaw the bark with sharp teeth. Primates also eat insects and fruits.

The habitat of the monkeys come from South America. They are found in Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Brazil.