The pygmy marmoset, also known as the dwarf monkey, holds the title of the world's smallest monkey. Native to the rainforests of the western Amazon Basin in South America, it weighs a mere 100 to 140 grams and measures around 12 to 15 centimeters in body length, with a tail that can extend up to 20 centimeters. #monkey #dwarfmonkey #pygmymarmoset #adorable | Brut

Meet the pygmy marmoset, the smallest monkey in the world — weighing as little as a stick of butter. Native to the Amazon rainforest, these pocket-sized primates use their sharp teeth to gnaw holes in tree bark, feeding on the sap inside. Their tiny size doesn’t stop them from being bold. Pygmy marmosets can leap over 15 feet between branches, a superpower that helps them escape predators and navigate their treetop world. #PygmyMarmoset #SmallButMighty #AmazonWildlife #MonkeyFacts #WildlifePhoto