The marmoset, belonging to the marmoset family, is native to South America. This monkey is so small that it can be accommodated by one thumb, and its movements are very quick. It is an elf and lively monkey. They are mainly distributed in the forests of the Amazon River Basin in South America. The marmoset is gentle by nature, and many monkey friends are eager to raise it. Because of its smart and flexible characteristics, it is favored by many monkey friends.

1. Appearance characteristics of marmosets

The most distinctive feature of the marmoset is that its tail is longer than its body, and the tail end has reached the effect of winding. In general, marmosets are short and really fast, with adult marmosets reaching up to 12 centimeters in length and slightly lighter in weight. There are many different types of marmosets, but they all have one thing in common: a small, round head, slightly sloping nostrils, and winding tails. Some newborn monkeys, the size of a broad bean, are very light and have to be exciting!

Second, the living habits of marmosets

Marmosets have a keen sense of smell and keen eyesight, and they generally rest at the bottom of their cages and in tall trees, sometimes crawling, sometimes standing. Their gait is generally mobile, their movements are quick and agile, and they fly effortlessly, relying entirely on their tails for balance. When the marmoset finds a stranger approaching, it will squeak and scream to show fear and fear. Under normal circumstances, they will not take the initiative to attack other animals, and they usually clean each other's hair by cleaning each other's hair. Or skin way to build harmonious and friendly social relationships, it can be seen that marmosets are indeed very witty and smart!

3. Precautions for raising marmosets

1. Habitat

You must know that almost all monkeys are very active, especially marmosets. Before raising, parents should It prepares a larger cage for them to move around. You must know that they work and rest on trees on weekdays, so their breeding box should be kept at a certain height, and some branches and leaves should be placed in it to facilitate them to climb up and down. In addition, marmosets usually sleep in cages during the day, and go out for a walk at night after recharging their energy. This requires parents to provide it with a quiet environment so that they can get a good rest during the day. Not only that, but the bottom of the monkey box should be nailed with planks for them to excrete and the owner to clean.

2. Feeding points

Unlike other monkeys, marmosets prefer to eat insects rather than fruits, and they sometimes catch lice. Artificially reared marmosets should pay more attention to their dietary structure, and they will die if they are not careful. However, this monkey is mild-mannered, very pleasant, and very happy to keep it. What's more interesting is that in the marmoset family, the male monkey plays a virtuous and virtuous role. When the baby monkey is born, the male monkey is responsible for taking care of its diet and daily life, such as giving it a bath every day. Feed them by yourself and enjoy the pictures!