khassandraWhere Can We Find the Smallest Monkey in The World?
March 14th 2009 00:33
Many people believe that the smalletst monkey in the world is the "Tarsier" which can be found in the beautiful island of Bohol in the Philippines. However, some people also say that the smallest monkey is the “pygmy marmoset” coming from northern South America. So, which is which ?
The pygmy marmoset adults grow to a height of 11-15cm and have a 17-22cm long tail. The tarsier is only about the size of an adult man's hand. It measures about 4 to 6 inches (15 cm) in height. The small size makes it difficult to spot. The average mass for males is around 134 grams, and for females, around 117 grams. The regular adult size is about the size of a human fist and it fits exactly in the human hand. Now, can you be the judge ?
Tarsier
The pygmy marmoset adults grow to a height of 11-15cm and have a 17-22cm long tail. The tarsier is only about the size of an adult man's hand. It measures about 4 to 6 inches (15 cm) in height. The small size makes it difficult to spot. The average mass for males is around 134 grams, and for females, around 117 grams. The regular adult size is about the size of a human fist and it fits exactly in the human hand. Now, can you be the judge ?
Pygmy marmosets
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