Monkeys

Scientific Name Leontopithecus rosalia Common Name Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey Care Level Expert Lifespan Up to 15 years in captivity; 8 years in the wild Adult Size 6-10 inches (body length); 12-15 inches (tail length) Diet Omnivorous (Fruits, insects, small vertebrates) Origin Atlantic coastal rainforests of Brazil Temperament Social, Curious, Territorial History & Domestication Golden Lion Tamarins, with their stunning […]

Scientific Name Saguinus oedipus Common Name Cotton-Top Tamarin Monkey Care Level Expert Lifespan 8-12 years in captivity; slightly less in the wild Adult Size 8-10 inches (body length) without tail Diet Omnivorous (Fruits, insects, plant exudates) Origin Northwest Colombia in South America Temperament Social, Active, Vocal History & Domestication The Cotton-Top Tamarin, a primate endemic to the tropical forests of […]

Scientific Name Cebuella pygmaea Common Name Pygmy Marmoset Monkey Care Level Expert Lifespan 10-12 years in captivity; slightly less in the wild Adult Size 4.6-6.2 inches (body length) without tail Diet Gumivorous and Omnivorous Origin Western Amazon Basin in South America Temperament Social, Curious, Vocal History & Domestication Pygmy Marmosets, sometimes known as pocket monkeys or finger monkeys due to […]

Scientific Name Callithrix jacchus Common Name Common Marmoset Monkey Care Level Expert Lifespan 12-16 years in captivity; slightly less in the wild Adult Size 6-7 inches (body length) without tail Diet Omnivorous Origin Northeastern Brazil Temperament Social, Curious, Vocal, Active History & Domestication The Common Marmoset, a small primate native to the northeastern forests of Brazil, has held a place […]

Scientific Name Sapajus nigritus Common Name Black Capuchin Monkey Care Level Expert Lifespan 15-25 years in the wild; up to 45 in captivity Adult Size 16-20 inches (body length) Diet Omnivorous Origin South America Temperament Intelligent, Social, Playful, Sometimes Assertive History & Domestication The Black Capuchin Monkey, belonging to the same larger Capuchin family, hails from the sprawling forests of […]

Scientific Name Cebus capucinus Common Name White-Faced Capuchin Monkey Care Level Expert Lifespan 15-20 years in the wild; up to 50 in captivity Adult Size 13-22 inches (body length) Diet Omnivorous Origin Central and South America Temperament Intelligent, Social, Curious, Sometimes Aggressive History & Domestication The White-Faced Capuchin, distinguished by its striking facial contrast and highly expressive eyes, is among […]

Scientific Name Sapajus apella Common Name Tufted Capuchin Monkey Care Level Expert Lifespan 15-25 years in the wild; up to 40 in captivity Adult Size 12-22 inches (body length) Diet Omnivorous Origin South America Temperament Intelligent, Curious, Social but can be aggressive History & Domestication The Tufted Capuchin Monkey, known for its distinctive tufts of hair on the sides of […]

Scientific Name Cebus apella Common Name Common Capuchin Monkey Care Level Expert Lifespan 15-25 years in the wild; up to 40 in captivity Adult Size 12-22 inches (body length) Diet Omnivorous Origin Central and South America Temperament Intelligent, Curious, Social but can be aggressive History & Domestication The history of the Common Capuchin Monkey dates back to the pre-Columbian era, […]