The Pygmy marmoset lives in the understory of the rainforest and is commonly found near rivers.
IN THE WILD – Insects, arachnids and gum from trees
IN THE ZOO – Fruits, vegetables and insects
- World's smallest true monkey
- Lives 11 to 12 years in the wild and into their twenties in captivity
- Groom each other as a way of social bonding
- Can climb very high up in trees due to small size
- Often have litters of twins