What is the smallest monkey?
The smalled primate is the Tarsier Monkey, found in Indonesia. At 5 in tall, the Tarsier Monkey can only be seen at night. Although the species was once more widespread, the primate only lives in Southeast Asia and faces endangerment due to a loss of habitat.
The are the only completely carnivorous primate on earth, eating insects, small lizards, and small birds.
The Tarsier Monkey is one of the 25 most endangered primates.
The Pygmy Marmoset weights only 115g and can easily fit into the palm of a human hand.This elusive creature is found in the rainforests of Central and South American.The Pygmy Marmosets are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of fruit, plants and insects.It relies on its sharp claws for climbing and uses its long tail for balancing.
