Twin marmosets were born at the Bronx Zoo on November 11 to three-year-old mom, Squirt, and seven-year-old dad, King. Although his name implies royalty, his primary responsibility is child-rearing — shown here giving his little ones a “ride”. This is Squirt’s third litter and the family can be seen at the Bronx Zoo’s Congo Gorilla Forest exhibit. The Bronx Zoo is open everyday from 10 AM to 4:30 PM in winter. Photo taken January 3, 2007 by Julie Larsen Maher
Bronx Zoo Welcomes The Birth of Pygmy Marmoset Twins
Twin pygmy marmosets born to three-year-old mom, Squirt, and seven-year-old dad, King at the Bronx Zoo on November 11 are doing well, according to zoo officials.
The Pygmy Marmoset (Callithrix pygmaea), native to the Amazon rainforest is the world’s smallest monkey, with its body length ranging from 14-16 cm and its heads just a little larger than the size of a quarter. Adult males weigh around 140 g (5 ounces), while females weigh 120 g (4.2 ounces).
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