Monkey smaller than palm

Trending Palm -Law is very special of the rest of the world’s monkeys that jump between the branches of trees in the dense rainforest in South America. This species of the smallest monkeys in the world is known as Pigmi Marmoset. The scientific name of this monkeys species is Cebuella Pygmaea. These monkeys found in the Amazon sinks of Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia weigh only from 100 to 140 grams. The length of Pigmi Marmoset species is barely 4 to 5 inches, while the tail is almost twice as long as their body. Despite his small height, Pigmi Marmoset is very agile. They hold the bark of trees using their pointed claws. These monkeys of monkeys live in a family group of 2 to 9 members and create deep social relationships among themselves. They also speak among each other through sharp whims and melodic sounds, which people usually cannot hear. The female gives twins twice a year, for which parents and other siblings take care of. However, because of the harvest and illegal trade of the forests, the existence of these smallest monkeys in the world is a crisis. It is placed in the least consistent category IUCN. Click here Life & Style Click for more stories Click here

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