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These primates belong to the family of marmosets. They are very
small and funny monkeys. Types of monkeys: real and green, hussar, talapone and others (total 23). Body dimensions are usually small (as in a cat), the coat is thick and very soft. The color of these monkeys is very diverse: olive, gray-green, light gray, brown, red, blue, black. Muzzles slightly elongated, some representatives of this species have mustaches, whiskers and beards. The tail is usually twice as long as the body. Sciatic corns of small sizes.
These primates live mainly in forests. Monkeys eat both plant food and animal food. The diet includes young branches of trees and leaves, fruits, luscious grass, insects and small vertebrates. From enemies, monkeys flee. It should be noted that the most dangerous for them are people who catch them for sale. Monkeys are well tamed, but for this it is necessary to take cubs. The adult monkey, being in captivity, practically does not give in to training.