Primates

Loris, galago, common marmoset, squirrel monkey, lemurs, other monkeys

Loris

Loris

Slow loris and pygmy slow loris (the only venomous primates)

Acquiring a new animal is effectively impossible. Beware of the elbow venom glands and bites

Common Marmoset

Tiny monkey, hates being alone, feeds on gum (tree sap)

Never keep a single animal. Keep a pair or more, with gum as the staple food

Squirrel monkey

Squirrel monkey

Highly active, highly intelligent, cannot be litter-trained, needs lots of exercise

Cannot be toilet-trained. Needs several hours of exercise every day

Lemurs

Lemurs

Ring-tailed lemur, mouse lemur, etc. (prosimians)

In Japan, facility-based housing is the norm. Fruit-heavy diets lead to diabetes

Other monkeys

Other monkeys

Crab-eating macaques, capuchins, etc. (import banned; facility-kept)

Bites can transmit lethal B virus. Wash immediately and seek medical care

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