Smallest Monkeys on Earth: Fascinating Facts About Pygmy Marmosets

Rivanshi Rakhrai 

Pygmy marmosets are the smallest monkeys, weighing less than an apple and measuring up to 15 cm.

Tiny Marvels of the Amazon

These tiny primates are found in the rainforests of South America, particularly the Amazon basin.

Native to the Amazon

Their sharp nails help them cling to tree branches and trunks with ease.

Claw-Like Nails

Pygmy marmosets can rotate their heads 180° to spot predators and navigate treetops.

Incredible Head Rotation

These monkeys can leap over 30 times their body length and up to 5 meters between branches.

Amazing Jumpers

Specialized incisors allow them to gouge trees for sap, and their digestive system helps break down gum.

Unique Dental Features

With brown fur, a long tail, and a body that fits in your hand, pygmy marmosets face extinction due to habitat loss.

Small but Vulnerable

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