Marmosets are a small species of monkey ... States where the ownership of a pet monkey is either banned or heavily restricted ...

The monkeys consume the starchy ... (It was once popular to make pygmy marmosets into pets, but they often die in captivity, and the Secoya community recently did away with the practice.) ...

where a man was captured after being accused of killing a marmoset with stones to steal its calf and selling it to unscrupulous people who acquire these animals as pets. According to the Regional ...

but understanding the nuances of monkey conversation has proved difficult. A new study reveals that marmoset monkeys are skilled at the art of eavesdropping on conversations between other monkeys ...

Unlike other monkeys, marmosets give birth to two or more young in a litter ... Another simple device, available from most pet shops for garden birds, is the suspended feeder, which contains peanuts ...

From their adorable facial expressions to their remarkable social skills, you'll fall in love with pygmy marmosets. Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing ...

The common marmoset may be small enough to fit in the palm of a hand, but the diminutive stature of these monkeys belies their enormous significance in unraveling the intricate mysteries of human ...