Just back today from a week in the Peruvian Amazon. Per usual with these trips, a great deal of disappointment (many targeted species of primates and frogs were more elusive than expected) as well as some amazing surprises (a face-to-face, late night encounter with one of the most secretive and sought after wild cats in the rainforest). But more on the latter later this week. The species I was most eager to see was the pygmy marmoset. And I saw a lot of them. This is the smallest monkey in the world. They’re about the size of a chipmunk, if that. They’ve been nicknamed finger monkeys or pocket monkeys because they easily fit into a human hand. They’re typically about five inches long, not including the eight inch tail. And they can be quite playful. This particular pygmy marmoset kept putting its head down on the tree branch while watching me snap a few photos. Much more on these guys in future posts, but for now, some much needed rest. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/80th of a second, -2 stops of fill flash with Godox V860iii.
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Just back today from a week in the Peruvian Amazon. Per usual with these trips, a great deal of disappointment (many targeted species of primates and frogs were more elusive than expected) as well as some amazing surprises (a face-to-face, late night encounter with one of the most secretive and sought after wild cats in the rainforest). But more on the latter later this week. The species I was most eager to see was the pygmy marmoset. And I saw a lot of them. This is the smallest monkey in the world. They’re about the size of a chipmunk, if that. They’ve been nicknamed finger monkeys or pocket monkeys because they easily fit into a human hand. They’re typically about five inches long, not including the eight inch tail. And they can be quite playful. This particular pygmy marmoset kept putting its head down on the tree branch while watching me snap a few photos. Much more on these guys in future posts, but for now, some much needed rest. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/80th of a second, -2 stops of fill flash with Godox V860iii.
This is so adorable! I don’t know how you spot these creatures. Thanks for educating your ol’ mom yet again!
We saw them quite often because their range is so small. They don’t go far from the trees they live in.
What fun to photograph such an agreeable subject – very cute!
Thanks Sue. Definitely a lot of fun photographing these little guys.
Awwwww! A playful monkey that can fit in the palm of your hand! Amazing! Can’t wait to see what else your Peruvian journey reveals!
Welcome Back – Love the stories – I want one!