Monkeys
Have you ever tried climbing trees and then fall out of them. Monkeys are a unique species and there are a lot of species. Tamarins, Marmosets, Squirrel monkey, capuchins, spider monkeys, macaques, Guenons are just some of the species that live in the world.
Tamarins & Marmosets
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Weight: 9 to 16 ounces
Head & Body: 9" to 12"
Tail: 11" to 16", non-prehensile
Lifespan: 10 to 18 years in captivity
REPRODUCTION
The gestation period for marmosets and tamarins is around 145 to 150 days. They usually give birth to twins, but they can have between 1 and 3 babies, each weighing in at around an ounce. The father and older brothers sisters help take care of the infants by giving the mother a rest and carrying them around for a while. By 4 to 6 weeks, the babies take interest in solid foods and start sampling their parents meals. By 2 1/2 to 3 months they are pretty self-sufficient and at about 4 months they stop riding around on their parents backs. Males reach sexual maturity between 9 and 13 months, but females take a bit longer, between 18 and 24 months.
COMMUNICATION
Marmosets and tamarins communicate through a vocabulary of high pitched squeaks and chatters. They sound much like a bird chirping. They sent mark as a way of defining their territory. They have a variety of facial expressions which are much like humans and when upset or threatened, their hair stands on end.
GROUP STRUCTURE
In the wild, they live in extended family groups of up to 15 individuals. The group usually consist of one adult male and female and their offspring. Offspring that reach sexual maturity will stay with the group for a while, but generally do not breed. Marmosets and tamarins are very territorial and will chase off any neighboring groups. They spend most of their day grooming each other and foraging for food.
CAPTIVE CARE - HOUSING
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