The capuchinis a New World monkey that often appears in television or movies as the hat-and-vest-wearing monkey that collects money from street performances. These long-lived … See more

Although people have kept chimpanzeesas pets, it is not recommended; they can be aggressive. Chimps are not monkeys. Technically, they are great apes native to the forests … See more

Macaques are smaller monkeys that hail from Asia. They can get up to 40 pounds and live up to 30 years. They also need to wear diapers throughout their lifetime. They need a larg… See more

Tamarins are tiny New World monkeys that weigh less than a pound but will live about 15 years in captivity. Despite their small mouths, they can still give nasty bites. They need a ver… See more