The smallest monkey in the world is small enough to fit in a persons hands.
How big do you think the South American pygmy marmoset is?
About 15 cm tall. They weigh about four ounces.
Small enough to wrap around a humans finger.
Actually, pygmy marmosets live in social groups of around 15 animals, more than enough to overwhelm the fingers of a human.
The 15 members are a mother, a father and their offspring.
They are native to the rainforests of northern South America, and they defend an acre-sized area of territory by making calls, chasing competitors and exposing their bodies.
A short documentary about marmoset eating habits:
Marmosets: Interesting Facts About the Species
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