The tiny monkey-sized monkey, weighs 15 grams

This is also one of the smallest primates in the world when only a modest height of 5 cm, weighs 15 grams.

One of the smallest primates in the world , about the size of a thumb. It is a dwarf marmoset that has a modest height of about 5 cm and weighs 15 grams. They are currently being well cared for at a zoo in the capital Vienna (Austria).

The dwarf squirrel monkey is one of the smallest primates in the world

A dwarf squirrel monkey has just been born in April at the zoo. Conditions of care here are very good. On the occasion of World Environment Day, the zoo shared the image of the little monkey with the public.

This is one of the animals in danger of extinction by habitat destruction

It is known that the natural homeland of this monkey in the Amazon rainforest. However, their habitat is in danger of being destroyed by deforestation. They mostly lick food from the bark, but also eat insects and fruits.

Dwarf tailed macaque nurtured in the zoo, just launched visitors on World Environment Day

Mr. Fredi Maier, zoo staff, said: " We often welcome new babies. Everything is fine. But in the wild, the destroyed forests cause the short squirrel apes to lose their means. In addition, these animals rely on certain foods for their survival.

Juveniles are about 5 cm tall with a weight of 15 grams.

Currently the zoo is raising 7 monkeys of this species. This is part of the project " Endangered Animals in Europe" (EEP). This is a project to try to help the animals in danger of extinction.