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That being said, you are allowed to keep several monkeys as pets in most states in the United States including these states: You can find over 26 different species of Guenons in the world. Their most distinctive features are their gorgeous and vibrant (red, green, brown) fur coat along with their bright eyes. Monkeys do not defecate or urinate in one spot like other usual pets. Instead, they dirty the whole house sometimes out of mischief or plain boredom!

The Titi monkeys grow between 10-22 inches tall and are classified into three varied species. Plus, they had three species that became extinct.

Is it legal to own a monkey as a pet?

Beetle’s Sensory Den is Active +’s dedicated space for early years and Special Education Needs (SEN) children. The Pygmy Marmosets look extremely cute when they are lined up like above. They look almost like baby birds and you could mistake this family for being small owls. They are quite friendly to each other but they will eventually fight and cause harm to each other. Gibbons

There are people who also keep these little beings as pets. Plus, baby monkeys are the sweetest animals. They are almost as needy and dependent as a human baby. They live in Central and South America and they will be between 12 to 22 inches (30- 56 cm) tall. Capuchins (pets) Spider monkeys are one of the rarest monkey breeds who are also on the list of endangered animals globally. Originated from the rainforests, they are every bit wild as they look. Moreover, there are over 14 species of this particular breed on earth. That are 14 Spider monkey species and subspecies. Several of the species are critically endangered. Just like a long list of other animals from the rainforests are endangered.

List 8 of small monkey breeds

Originally wired to be out in the wild, they are increasingly becoming popular as pets. However, wildlife experts say that monkeys are great as pets only up to a certain age. It is then better to let nature take its course and teach them what they were meant to learn and experience. They also have a prehensile tail which they can use for grasping tree branches. Most of their day is spent looking for food, and they eat a wider variety than most monkeys. Their cleverness and varied diet helps them adapt to new environments more easily than other monkey’s, however they are not immune to the threats of habitat loss and deforestation. Tarsiers are usually very territorial and indulge in scent marking and other self-defense preparations. They’re also known to patrol their “marked” areas. Even though they’re only between 4 and 6 inches tall, they are very brave. You definitely need to talk to a specialist before you decide that this is something for you. Tarsiers The Macaque is a monkey breed that has 27 different species and subspecies. Their height falls between 16 and 28 inches, and they are mostly utilized for animal testing (human products). Since they belong to the old-world monkeys, they are very close to us, humans.

Come along and explore Beetle’s Sweet Shop and Ice-Cream bar, a real treat for the children on their visit to Little Monkeys.The rspca.org are working on a total ban on keeping primates as pets in the U.K. But so far, it’s still legal to have a monkey as a pet in several states in the U.S. Domestic monkeys have a comparatively, simpler food routine. They eat what they are fed and rarely experiment with wild feed. Here arises the question- how long do they live if they eat well?

These monkeys are found in America, mostly in the Central and Southern regions. They are known to source their food from forests and live a normal primate life. Plus, spider monkeys have a decent height of about 33 inches, which makes their survival easier. I want to remind you that monkeys, like any other animal, can be dangerous. You should always keep this in mind if you are near them or thinking about getting one as a pet. These intelligent monkeys must fed a constantly rotating diet to prevent boredom. Like most monkeys they do better living in a group, and can become hostile if left under-stimulated. Despite the funny name, the Golden Lion Tamarin is not a lion. It just has a nice yellow fur that makes people compare them to a lion. You’ll see why:These monkeys are usually found living in very large groups of 40 to 50 individuals. This breed usually feeds on fruits, plants, and small insects. They have a beautiful soft for that covers most of the body, and they are typically reddish, brown, green, or yellow. So as you can see, they are very colorful creatures and that’s also what draws the most attention to them. These monkeys are also blessed with a slim build that helps them move smoothly from tree to tree, escaping predators and sourcing food from trees. This breed is usually found in large groups of 20 to 30 individuals who live together. Howlers are quite friendly initially but can start petty territorial fights and harm their counterparts. Just as we mentioned at the top of the article, monkeys are very special animals and they require a lot of attention and time if you want to keep them as pets.