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Finger Monkeys For Sale pygmy marmosets are also known as finger monkeys (you can use the two names interchangeably) or pocket monkeys and for good reason. They are the smallest species of monkey in the world – and one of the smallest primates extant today. Rather than climbing up your arm or your leg, a mere finger may suffice for a climbing frame. Finger Monkeys For Sale

Native to the rainforests and jungles of the western Amazon Basin in South America, these tiny New World monkeys are increasingly making their way into our homes, and our hearts. Feeding mostly on gums, saps, and resins (yep, they are technically gummivores, though your pet marmoset won’t enjoy a stick of Extra), they are mostly found in evergreen and river-edge forests. They are highly social animals, living and operating in troops of 2 to 9 individuals.

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What is the lifespan of a finger monkey, or pygmy marmoset? As is the case with almost all animals, domesticated or otherwise, finger monkeys tend to live quite a lot longer in captive environments. Pet pygmy marmosets usually live 15-20 years. Wild ones don’t live as long, because they are prey animals and because they fall from the trees!

Finger Monkeys For Sale Do they make good pets? Read this guide and judge for yourselves! Based on the information here, you can determine whether or not you think a pygmy marmoset, or finger monkey, is the right pet for you!

You should know, first of all, that they can be expensive in upfront and ongoing costs. They are also illegal in approximately 20 US states. There are lots of things to consider. Finger Monkeys For Sale

Pygmy marmosets can jump to a height that cannot easily be covered by other breeds of monkeys, even those much larger than the pygmy monkey. How high, exactly? Nearly 15 feet! For an animal that fits easily in the palm of your hand, that’s an impressive feat!

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Both male and female pygmy marmosets are orange-brown. Each hair has stripes of brown and black, called agouti coloring. This coloration gives them good camouflage. A mane of hair covers the pygmy marmoset’s ears. Most primates have flat nails on the ends of their fingers, along with opposable thumbs that allow them to grasp objects. Pygmy marmoset fingernails are like claws to help them climb up and down tree trunks. They do not have opposable thumbs. Finger Monkeys For Sale

Because they are so small, pygmy marmosets can become prey for cats, harpy eagles, hawks, and snakes. That is why they dash from one safe spot to the next. Their neck is flexible, and they can turn their head backward to spot predators. They are deliberate about their movements to avoid drawing the attention of predators. But when they need to move, pygmy marmosets are fast, leaping several feet to avoid the predators that would like to make a meal out of them.

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The ability to climb is important for pygmy marmosets, as tree sap is their favorite food. They scamper up and down trees and thick vines headfirst and gouge a hole in the bark or vine with their sharp lower teeth, using an up-and-down sawing motion. When the sap puddles up in the hole, they lap it up with their tongue. Pygmy marmosets have certain trees they like within their territory; they can make up to 1,300 holes in each tree! Sometimes they lie in wait for insects, especially butterflies, which feed at the sap holes. The marmosets also eat some nectar and fruit.