The story of a monkey as tall as a finger!

The Dhaka Times Desk Many words are heard about the smallest objects. But this time you will be told the story of a monkey as tall as a finger.

There is no end to the diversity of the fauna of this strange world. Monkeys are one of the earliest animals in that diverse animal kingdom. We all know that monkeys are very mischievous or love to see or do strange activities. But the story of the monkey that will be told today is one of the smallest monkeys in the world. This monkey weighs only 85-140 grams, height can be only 4-5 inches! In fact, this is a surprising phenomenon. This is a surprising fact.

According to media sources, there is a species of monkey called pygmy marmoset in the world, that is, they are so small that they can easily walk around on people's fingers! This small mammal is found in the Amazon rainforest of South America. It is recognized as the smallest species of monkey in the world.

Their behavior is similar to that of ordinary monkeys. Marmosets are very adept at climbing trees. They have long tails. This long tail helps balance the body. Being small and light in weight, they do not have any problem in trampling tree branches. Their long tail helps them move from one tree to another or from one branch to another. Sometimes they reach a place in the tree that is impossible for any other animal of their species to reach. Another unique feature of marmosets is that they can rotate their necks at 180 degree angles, which helps them catch prey or escape from predators.

It is known that the Pygmy Mersoset is gradually becoming popular as a pet around the world. But it is getting difficult to keep them alive. When a child is separated from their family, they suffer from severe depression. That's why they die. They need to be fed every two hours until two weeks after birth. So, a lot of time has to be spent on rearing them. There are many rules to follow. What will happen if they are small, but they are very good at biting their teeth! Their scientific name is Cebuella pygmaea Spix, 1823. In English it is called The Pygmy Marmoset. Family Callitrichidae. Species, Cebuella pygmaea Spix, 1823