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September 05, 2006

Albino Pygmy Monkey Twins Born

From The National Geographic:

Monkeys Resembling nothing so much as Chewbacca's children, two of the world's tiniest monkeys debuted recently at the Frösö Zoo in Ostersund, Sweden. Shown here shortly after their birth, these pygmy marmosets are exceedingly rare. It's not because they're twins though—pygmy marmosets are typically born in pairs—but because they're albinos, deficient in pigment.

The world's smallest species of monkey, this tree-dwelling marmoset makes big noise, contributing clicks, whistles, and squeals to the cacophony of their home habitat, the western Amazon rain forest of South America. Adults grow to about 5 inches (13 centimeters) in length and weigh about 6 ounces (170 grams).

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how much? and when can I have them they are the coolest little things I ever seen in my life.

Posted by: Chris | May 30, 2007 5:29:25 PM

I want one... i want a pet monkey.

Posted by: Amanda Alexius | Sep 24, 2007 9:45:58 AM

I want one... i want a pet monkey.

Posted by: Amanda Alexius | Sep 24, 2007 9:46:25 AM

i wAnT tHaT sOOO bAd!!!!! HOW MUCH U CHARGIN

Posted by: kristen | Sep 30, 2007 5:17:32 PM

how much are they ? i want one!

Posted by: daniel | Oct 7, 2007 10:21:25 PM

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