At Margaret's Pet Monkey Home , Breeding and Taming these monkeys to be well trained home pets
remains our Priority .
We have a dedicated team which we work in collaboration with some other breeders or Exotic personnel
who have come together for a one common Goal which is Primate rescue .
Research has proven Monkeys depending on their species are very delicate Animals which in the near
future we will have to protect its interest from Research Companies and other Organizations who have
controversially disagree with Organizations trying to protect the interest of the various types of monkey species
which we have Listed Below .
Capuchin Monkeys
Capuchin monkeys are medium-sized monkeys that are found in forests throughout Central America and
South America .
The name capuchin comes from a group of capuchin friars that wear long brown hooded robes.
The coloring of the capuchin monkeys is similar to the color of the robe and so were called capuchins .
Capuchins can be black, brown, tan or white in color depending upon the species. Like most of the new world
primates, capuchins have a prehensile tail that they use as an aid while climbing through the trees. Capuchins are
normally found in large groups of 10-35 individuals which often consists of adult males, females who are related
and offspring.
They spend most of their time high-up in the tree except to come to the ground for a drink of water.
Capuchins are diurnal ,
meaning that they are awake during the day and sleep at night. The major predators of the capuchin,
besides humans are snakes, large cats, and birds of prey.
They are also sometimes referred to as "organ grinder" monkeys.
This is because during the 19th and 20th centuries,
street performers called organ grinders, due to the type of instrument they would play, often had capuchins
with them that the musician would use to attract people to the performance, and they would train the capuchin
to collect money from those watching.
Capuchins have been popular in the exotic pet trade as well as being trained as service animals for people
who have a disability.
Marmoset Monkeys
A marmoset is a type of small monkey belonging to four genera in the primate family Call it richidae.
Specifically, the marmoset definition refers to 22 species, all of which share certain characteristics such
as relatively small size and soft hair covering their bodies. Their appearance and behaviors are often
compared to that of squirrels. All marmoset species are found in the rain forests of South America, which is
why they are considered New World monkeys (i.e., Monkeys found in Central or South America).
Finger Monkeys
While having a controversial pet is popular, keeping wild animals in your home is never a good idea.
However, there are no federal restrictions against keeping exotic pets, so many states don’t have laws against it.
As a result, finger monkeys have recently started trending among exotic pet owners.
These tiny primates are native to Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil.
Finger monkeys are real monkeys and not some man-made hybrid. These cuties are one of the smallest primates
in the world and the smallest species of monkey. Additionally, their common name is the pygmy marmoset.
Like their larger cousins, they live in South American rain-forests, primarily in high treetops.
These tiny monkeys only grow 4.5 to 6.2 inches long, tail excluded. Their tails are longer than their bodies,
ranging between 6.9 and 9 inches. Female finger monkeys are slightly bigger than males, with an average
weight of 4 ounces.
Pig-Tailed Macaque
Pig-tailed macaques are Old World Monkeys , which means they are a part of a sub-family of
primates called Cercopithecinae.
Macaques are similar to other species in the subfamily, and macaques have long faces and snouts.
The pig-tailed macaque, sometimes called the pigtail monkey, has an erect tail which looks a bit like a pig's tail.
This unique feature differentiates these animals from other types of monkeys. Pig-tailed macaques have thick
bodies and small waists, giving them a squared-off appearance when they walk on all fours.
Two Types of Macaques
Many different types of macaques exist. At one time, the southern and northern pig-tailed macaques were
considered the same species, but they are now classified as separate species. Both the northern and southern
pig-tailed macaques have amber eyes and use facial expressions as a means of communication.
In both groups, the males are larger than the females both in length and weight. Males are typically 20-23 inches
long and weigh 12-26 pounds, while females are 15-19 inches long and weigh 10-13 pounds.
Pig-tailed macaques can live to be 26 years of age, though they can live a bit longer in captivity.
Macaques are dexterous and have opposable thumbs.
Northern Pig-Tailed Macaques
One way to distinguish between the northern pig-tailed macaque and the southern pig-tailed macaque is by
the coloring of their fur. Northern pig-tailed macaques have olive-gray fur on their bodies with dark brown
fur on their heads. They also have rather pronounced cheek ruffs from the long hair growing on their cheeks.
Northern pig-tailed macaques are found throughout southeast Asia and are known to inhabit India, Bangladesh,
Myanmar, Thailand, China, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
They live in deciduous, cloud and evergreen forests and enjoy bamboo habitats. Loss of habitat endangers the
northern pig-tailed macaque, and they are also endangered by hunting and the illegal pet trade.
Southern Pig-Tailed Macaque
Southern pig-tailed macaques, on the other hand, have brown fur with lighter fur on their chests and bellies.
There is a streak of red hair growing near their eyes which gives them the appearance of wearing red eyeliner.
They are found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei Singapore, and the Natuna Islands. There is no real
geographical boundary between the southern and northern pig-tailed macaques, however, and both groups
can be found living in Thailand and nearby islands. Southern pig-tailed macaques live in primary and secondary
forests as well as agricultural regions.
The primary difference between southern pig-tailed macaques and their northern cousins is their range,
though most macaques typically avoid engaging in territorial disputes.
Spider Monkeys
Spider monkeys are the new world monkeys (the monkeys that are five families of primates found in the tropical
regions of Mexico, Central and South America: Callitrichidae, Cebidae, Aotidae, Pitheciidae, and Atelidae).
The spider monkeys belong to the genus Ateles, are a part of the subfamily Atelinae, and family Atelidae.
They are found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil.
The genus contains a total of seven species - all under threat.
Out of the seven spider monkey species, the brown spider monkey is critically endangered.
The spider monkeys are also notable for their ability to be easily bred in captivity.
The spider monkeys are the largest new world monkeys - their long limbs and long prehensile tails makes them so.
They live in the upper layers of the rainforest, and forage in the high canopy from 25 to 30 m (82 to 98 ft).
Due to their large size, they need large tracts of moist evergreen forests. They also prefer undisturbed
primary rainforest.
A spider monkey eats fruits, leaves, flowers, and insects. They are social animals who live in a group of upto 35
individual spider monkeys but splits to forage during the day.
The spider monkeys are not only the largest new world monkeys but also the most intelligent ones.
They bark when threatened and can produce a wide range of sounds.
Squirrel Monkey
Genus Saimiri), most abundant primate of riverside forests in the Guianas and the Amazon River basin, distinguished
by a circle of black hairless skin around the nose and mouth set against an expressive white face.
Their short, soft fur is gray to olive green, with whitish underparts. Squirrel monkeys are 25–40 cm (10–16 inches) long,
not including the heavy nonprehensile tail, which is at least as long as the body. Hands, arms, and feet
are yellow to orange.
Common squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus) have olive or grayish crowns and are found only in South America ,
whereas the endangered Central American squirrel monkeys (S. oerstedii) have black crowns and reddish backs.
The common and Central American species both have hair on the ears, unlike the bare-eared squirrel monkey of
central Brazil.
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Squirrel monkeys are considered to be one of the cleverest monkeys due to having a large brain compared
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to the size of their body.
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They are highly vocal and have around 25-30 different types of call.