A Monkey is dry- nosed (haplorhine) primate, a paraphyletic group generally possessing tail.Most species are active during the day.Some monkey species are tree-dwelling while others live on the savanna.Monkeys are an intelligent animals particularly Old World Monkeys.The face of Old World Monkeys are diffrent from the face of New World Monkeys.
Two major Types of Monkey :
- New World Monkeys (Platyrrhines) from South and Central America.They have prehensile tails.The monkeys have dichromatic and trichromatic color visions.New World Monkeys are small and tree-dwelling.
- Old World Monkeys (Catarrhines) from Africa and Asia.They have non-prehensile tails or no visible tail at all.The monkeys have trichromatic color vision like human.Old World Monkeys are large, which live on the ground and in the tree.
Some Types of Monkey as pets :
- Capuchins
They are divided into Brown Pale-Fronted Capuchin (Cebus albifrons), White Faced Capuchin (Cebus capucinus), and Black Capped Capuchin (Cebus appella).
Females are smaller than males.
Lifespan of capuchin is about thirty five to forty five years.
The weight of capuchin is about 1.8 to 6.8 kg (4 to 15 pounds).
The length of capuchin body is about 30 to 55 cm (12 to 22 inches).
The length of capuchin's tail is about 30 to 56 cm (12 to 22 inches).
- Guenons
They are divided into Green Monkey (C.aethiops), Grivet (C.aethiops sabaeus), Vervet (C. aethiops pygerythus).
The lifespan of guenon is about twenty to twenty five years.
The length of guenon body is about 46 to 66 cm (17.9 to 25.7 inches).
The length of guenon's tail is about 50 to 72 cm (19.5 to 28.1 inches).
The weight of guenon female is about 3.5 to 4.5 kg (7 to 9 pounds).
The weight of guenon male is about 4 to 5 kg (9 to 10 pounds).
- Squirrels
Common Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus)
The lifespan of squirrel is about fifteen to twenty five years.
The length of squirrel body is about 31 cm (up to 12.5 inches).
The length of squirrel's tail is about 40 cm (16 inches).
The weight of squirrel female is about 650 grams (22.8 ounces).
The weight of squirrel male is about 950 grams (33.3 ounces).
- Spiders
Brown-Headed Spider Monkey (Ateles fusciceps)
The lifespan of spider is about thirty to thirty five years.
The length of spider body is about 48 to 52 cm (19 to 20 inches).
The length of spider's tail is about 70 to 78 cm (27 to 30 inches).
The weight of spider is about 6 to 12 kg (13 to 25 pounds).
- Tamarins
They are divided into :
* Cotton-Top Tamarin
The lifespan of cotton-top tamarin is about fifteen years.
The length of cotton-top tamarin body is about 200 to 290 mm (7.8 to 11.3 inches).
The length of cotton-top tamarin's tail is about 310 to 420 mm (12.1 to 16.4 inches).
The weight of cotton-top tamarin is about 350 to 450 grams (12.3 to 15.0 ounces).
*Black Tamarin
The lifespan of black tamarin is about sixteen years.
The length of black tamarin body is about 190 to 210 mm (7.5 to 8.2 inches).
The length of black tamarin's tail is about 250 mm (10 inches).
The weight of black tamarin is about 350 to 365 grams (9 to 13 ounces).
*Golden Lion Tamarin
The lifespan of golden lion tamarin is about fifteen years.
The length of golden lion tamarin body is about 200 to 340 mm (7.8 to 13.3 inches).
The length of golden lion tamarin's tail is about 315 to 400 mm (12.3 to 15.6 inches).
The weight of golden lion tamarin is about 360 to 710 grams (12.7 to 14 ounces).
* Emperor Tamarin
The lifespan of emperor tamarin is about eighteen years.
The length of Emperor tamarin body is about 235 to 265 mm (9.2 to 10.4 inches).
The length of Emperor tamarin's tail is about 347 to 423 mm (14 to 16.6 inches).
The weight of Emperor tamarin is about 300 to 400 grams (10.7 to 25 ounces).
- Marmosets
They are divided into
* Common Marmoset
The lifespan of Common Marmoset is about seven to twenty years.
The length of Common Marmoset body is about 18 to 30 cm (7 to 12 inches).
The length of Common Marmoset's tail is about 17 to 40 cm (7 to 16 inches).
The weight of Common Marmoset is about 300 to 500 grams (10 to 18 ounces).
* Silvery Marmoset
The lifespan of Silvery Marmoset is over ten years.
The length of Silvery Marmoset body is about 18 to 28 cm (7 to 10.9 inches).
The length of Silvery Marmoset's tail is about 26 to 38 cm (10.3 to 14.8 inches).
The weight of Silvery Marmoset is about 300 to 360 grams (10.6 to 18 ounces).
* Geoffroy's Marmoset
The lifespan of Geoffroy's Marmoset is about seven to sixteen years.
The length of Geoffroy's Marmoset body is about 18 to 20 cm (7 to 8 inches).
The length of Geoffroy's Marmoset's tail is about 23 to 29 cm (9 to 11 inches).
The weight of Geoffroy's Marmoset is about 300 to 360 grams (10 to 12 ounces).
* Pygmy Marmoset is one of the smallest monkey in the earth.
The lifespan of Pygmy Marmoset is over sixteen years.
The length of Pygmy Marmoset body is about 12 to 15 cm (4.7 to 5.8 inches).
The length of Pygmy Marmoset's tail is about 17 to 23 cm (6.6 to 9 inches).
The weight of Pygmy Marmoset is about 100 to 120 grams (3.5 to 4.5 ounces).
At birth the young weight is about 15 grams (0.5 ounces).
They are divided into :
* Celebes Macaque
- Macaques
They are divided into :
* Celebes Macaque
The lifespan of Celebes Macaque is about twenty five to thirty years.
The length of Celebes Macaque body is about 60 to 80 cm (22 to 31 inches).
The length of Celebes Macaque's tail is about 39 to 78 cm (10 to 20 mm).
The weight of Celebes Macaque is about 6 to 16 kg (13 to 35 pounds).
* Java Macaque
The weight of Rhesus Macaque is about 4 .5 to 14 kg (10 to 30 pounds).
* Stump-Tailed Macaque
* Java Macaque
The lifespan of Java Macaque is about twenty five to thirty years.
The length of Java Macaque body is about 38 to 65 cm (15 to 24 inches).
The length of Java Macaque's tail is about 40 to 65 cm (15.6 to 26 inches).
The weight of Java Macaque is about 4 to 10 kg (8 to 22 pounds).
* Pig-Tailed Macaque
* Pig-Tailed Macaque
The lifespan of Pig-Tailed Macaque is about twenty five to thirty years.
The length of Pig-Tailed Macaque body is about 50 to 68 cm (19.5 to 27 inches).
The length of Pig-Tailed Macaque's tail is about 14 to 24.5 cm (5 to 19.5 inches).
The weight of Pig-Tailed Macaque is about 4 .5 to 16 kg (10 to 35 pounds).
* Rhesus Macaque
* Rhesus Macaque
The lifespan of Rhesus Macaque is about twenty five to thirty years.
The length of Rhesus Macaque body is about 38.5 to 65 cm (15 to 24 inches).
The length of Rhesus Macaque's tail is about 7 to 12 inches.
* Stump-Tailed Macaque
The lifespan of Rhesus Macaque is about twenty five to thirty years.
The length of Rhesus Macaque body is about 60 to 64 cm (23 to 25 inches).
The length of Rhesus Macaque's tail is about 39 to 78 inches (10 to 20 mm)
The weight of Rhesus Macaque is about 10 to 15 kg (22 to 33 pounds).
Cage
The cage of monkey should be large and big place to run around, play, climb, and explore.The monkey will be agitated and aggressive if the cage is too small.They excrete whenever and wherever they want. The cage should be cleaned at least once a day.
Food
The monkey eats grasshoppers, mealworms, rice, yogurt, grains, hard boiled egg, and nuts.Monkey biscuits are given to him every single day.The monkey should not be never fed junk food, fast food, snack foods, baked goods, ice cream, and sugary treats.Monkeys' diets differ among various species.Their diets include fruits, vegetables,leaves, seeds, flowers, small animals (spiders, insects), eggs, and nuts.Baby bottle can be used for drinking.Some monkeys like to take their water from a dish.Provide fresh water and clean bottle every day.
Toys
The monkey needs various toys to make him happy.He can play with balls and animal toys so he does not feel bored.The owner can provide a tree in the cage in order that he can climb it.The cage can be added an interesting things to stimulate the monkey.
Socializing and Training
The owner should play with the monkey every day.The monkey is social creature.It will make a bond between the owner and the monkey.He will trust the owner by climbing the owner's body, giving kisses, and hugs.The owner can train the monkey by giving food.The monkey can be taught to dance and shop.Call his name when the owner offers him the toys.The monkey is an intelligent animal.He will follow what the owner teaches him.Don't hit and yell at the monkey.It will make him afraid.The monkey will hate the owner if he is punished.The monkey will be aggressive by biting the owner.Don't let the monkey play with strangers.He is too unpredictable.The monkey will be stressful and dangerous.
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