Gremlins are tiny monkeys that live in the Amazon Rainforest. They are usually 7 to 12 inches long and weigh around 3 to 5 pounds. These tiny little monkeys are small enough to fit in the palm of a human hand. Marmoset and Tamarin are the true names of these tiny creatures, but because of their small size, their appearance, and their mischievous behaviour, they have earned the nickname 'gremlin'
The 'gremlins' sometimes fight among themselves for territorial reasons, but normally, they like to live in peace. They usually live in between the treetops and the forest floor. They feed on a variety of fruits and insects that they find within the trees. By digesting and excreting the seeds from the fruits that they eat upon the forest floor, it helps more trees grow throughout the forest. Once in awhile, they will come down to the forest floor, but mostly, they tend to stay up in the trees, away from dangerous predators.
The Gremlins are called New World Monkeys. They are distinguished by their teeth, sharp claws, and that their tales are twice the length of their bodies. With sharp claws instead of nails and with the shape of their teeth, they are especially equipped for finding food.
These monkeys tend to live in groups of up to 15 monkeys. Only the dominant female gives birth, usually to twins. The father is especially helpful during all of this. He bites off the umbilical cord and cleans up the newborn. He also takes care of the young ones when they are not nursing, giving the female a chance to rest herself. After 12 weeks, the young ones become independant.
The Satare Maues believe that these monkeys are the reincarnations of their dead children. Tame Gremlins are commonly made into pets for many of these people. Some carry the monkeys on their heads, as they eat head lice.
The 'gremlins' sometimes fight among themselves for territorial reasons, but normally, they like to live in peace. They usually live in between the treetops and the forest floor. They feed on a variety of fruits and insects that they find within the trees. By digesting and excreting the seeds from the fruits that they eat upon the forest floor, it helps more trees grow throughout the forest. Once in awhile, they will come down to the forest floor, but mostly, they tend to stay up in the trees, away from dangerous predators.
The Gremlins are called New World Monkeys. They are distinguished by their teeth, sharp claws, and that their tales are twice the length of their bodies. With sharp claws instead of nails and with the shape of their teeth, they are especially equipped for finding food.
These monkeys tend to live in groups of up to 15 monkeys. Only the dominant female gives birth, usually to twins. The father is especially helpful during all of this. He bites off the umbilical cord and cleans up the newborn. He also takes care of the young ones when they are not nursing, giving the female a chance to rest herself. After 12 weeks, the young ones become independant.
The Satare Maues believe that these monkeys are the reincarnations of their dead children. Tame Gremlins are commonly made into pets for many of these people. Some carry the monkeys on their heads, as they eat head lice.
The Gremlins are endangered do to deforestation. They are very vunerable because of their diets. They have also increased drastically in number do to being exported for research, pets, and for zoo exhibits. Actions are now being taken to preserve their homes and to increase their population. Now it is only legal to export in Bolivia, Panama, and French Guinea.
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