Dwarf marmosets, as well as dwarf mouse lemur, are the smallest representatives of the primacy squad. Adults in length are not more than thirty centimeters. They live in the jungle of South America. And unlike the many species that are threatened with extermination, the dwarf marmoset still feels pretty good on planet Earth.
Appearance
Because of the mane on the head, the dwarf marmoset is sometimes called the lion. The color of the wool is diverse. From white and light golden to dark brown with black tan. The coat is soft, long. On the feet, tow. The ears are large, round. Blue eyes. The tail is striped. On the forehead and on the ears are light tufts of hair.
Dwarf Marmoset. Habits and habits
These monkeys live in medium-sized groups. Their behavior is similar to the behavior of many species of forest monkeys. There are usually two leaders in a herd: one of them is male and the other female. In groups, all individuals are usually related to each other. After reaching puberty, small monkeys are expelled from the herd and create a new one. It's funny to watch the rearing of young animals. Not only mother, but also father deals with newborns. Moreover, the latter takes care of them so much that he gives them to the female only for feeding. First, the cubs are worn on their backs, after three weeks they are taught to walk. Moreover, kids who persevere can be forced. Six months later, the period of breastfeeding ends, and the monkey begins to eat food that adults eat. At nine months old, the dwarf marmoset is ready for breeding. These animals live for about ten years in captivity, in nature a little less. A sense of danger often causes the monkey to take protective poses. The leader begins to shake with his mane, bristles, bends his body, raises his tail and bulges his eyes. Sometimes such demonstrations take place in order to control the group in order to assert their authority, and not because of the real danger. But these are only demonstrations - in fact, these monkeys are almost harmless and very shy. Hearing loud noises, they squeal from anxiety. If nothing bothers them, they just chirp softly.
Dwarf Marmoset. Home Content
There are many who want to keep this unpretentious and funny animal at home. The owner of the monkey will face several problems that are not difficult to solve. Firstly, animals are very fond of leaving labels with the help of urine and secretions of the gonads. Because of this feature, their cells tend to quickly become contaminated and acquire a specific smell. Tags play an informational role. If the cage is regularly cleaned, the effect of contamination can be minimized. The second thing that this monkey needs in addition to cleanliness is the ability to climb trees or at home on the ropes and snags that should be installed in the cage. The curiosity and sneakiness of these small animals requires attention from the owner, because they can make an attempt to escape. The cage should be spacious. This is, in brief, all the conditions that must be observed if a dwarf marmoset lives in your home. Photos of these little monkeys are often found in popular science magazines. Animals feed on frogs, small insects and rodents, fruits, berries. In captivity, breed well.
