The Tamarin: Petting as Preservation?

As the interest in monkeys as pets reaches an all time high, The Real Owner takes a look at one particular species – the little known but remarkable Tamarin. This beautiful callitrichid family of monkeys from South America comes in over twenty different species, most of which are considered endangered but many of which are being targeted by animal lovers as pets. Here are some of the pros and cons if you are considering buying a Tamarin.