Best Monkeys For Pets

To keep this animal as a pet you would need to keep a troop of them.

Best monkeys for pets. Squirrel monkeys spider monkeys macaques and capuchins are just some of the monkey species that people consider keeping as pets. There are almost two dozen species of guenons. Yes it s just not dogs or other circus animals that can be trained. See more ideas about pets animals wild cute animals.

Another common monkey to consider is the marmoset. The smaller breeds monkey breeds are considered by some to make more suitable pets. List of primates commonly kept as pet monkeys. Females are usually smaller than males.

General information per species capuchins. He weighs between 4 and 15 pounds and lives 35 to 45 years. Some pet monkeys love to have eggs fruits seeds and leaves. 12 best exotic pets for apartment living.

If that s what you were thinking about take a look at our article on marmosets as pets for specific guidance. This breed is prized for its intelligence. In the tv show friends ross had a capuchin called marcel. His body measures between 12 to 22 inches and his tail is about the same length.

Brown pale fronted capuchin cebus albifrons c. They thrive in large groups. 12 22 inches 30 55 cm tail. The green monkey vervet and grivet are the most popular species kept as pets.

They can be trained. Sociable yet nervous monkeys need a lot of space.