Gabrielle B
I think its a capuchin......and monkies dont make good pets, they are wild animals.....

oregano13
Monkeys are not good pets and are illegal in most places. DO not buy your niece a monkey. I believe the one featured in the film is a Capuchin.

Riley
its a capuchin, but i dont suggest getting one, they are expensive and carry bad diseases even if vaccinated

Lauren
i think its either a capuchi or a spider monkey but im not an expert

monkus83
This is just so sad. So many people just want to run out a buy a baby monkey like it's a toy or something. Oh well. She'll have a rude awakening after she gets it. It'll probably be given away after 1 day. You have no clue what monkeys are like. TAKE MY WORD BEFORE YOU GET ONE! I have 2 Capuchins, I know what they are like! You cannot import monkeys into the US. A law was passesd back in the 70's that stopped importing. They have a higher chance of carrying rabies and diseases so importation is illegal. You must purchase them from a USDA licensed breeding facility in the United States. The license depends on your location. In some places, even with a permit, they will still be illegal. Here is a bit of information for you that I have personally wrote. I ask that you PLEASE read it. I have nothing against people owning monkeys. I own 2 Capuchins. But, many people do not do the needed research before they purchase one. Many monkeys suffer and even die because of their owners lack of education! 98% of wild exotics (monkeys, large felines, etc.) die within the first 2 years! Please do not be one of those terrible owners! Firstly, they are not pets that live for 10 years. They are a LIFELONG commitment. They live 35-40+ years. (Age varies depending on what type on monkey.) It depends a lot on the person. My Capuchins are extremely hard work! They both bite, scratch, slap, pull hair, and scream. ALL monkeys do. If someone tells you otherwise, it's a flat out lie. Some owners will try to tell you their monkeys are 'well behaved' because they don't want the laws on owning them to become any stricter. I won't lie, there is no well behaved monkey. They all bite, scratch, pull hair, and scream. It's normal for them. I personally have a great deal of tolerance for them. Their behaviors don't bother me. Yeah, they hurt me sometimes. I don't care. I have unconditional love for them. Are you going to have that kind of tolerance? Can you handle a biting, scratching animal for the next 40+ years of your life? IF you can handle their behaviors, then bless you! Not many people can. Then you will have a lot of other things to consider. How about the money? Are you aware of how much these animals cost? Not only to buy, but to care for! Capuchins can cost up to $11,000. And I know you may not like hearing this, but you CANNOT keep just one monkey. You will need to purchase 2 of them. It'll cost you around $20,000. (For Capuchins)Many owners attempt to keep just one monkey. They think human companionship is enough. I swear to you, it's not! Those particular monkeys will become 100 times more aggressive and attack you every chance they get. They will also become depressed and pace back and forth for hours at a time, scratch until their hair falls out, and even chew on their own limbs to inflict pain. They suffer from extreme depression. So, PLEASE unless you can afford 2 monkeys, don't buy just 1. It will not work out! Also, you will need an outdoor habitat. They are not too costly, but a good habitat will probably run you at a couple thousand dollars. If you are actually planning on getting a monkey, I can give you some great caging ideas. You are going to need one! Trust me, monkeys cannot be cooped up in a house all the time. In fact, they would eventually die without UV light. They need sunshine and a nice place where they can play, hop, jump, and swing like a monkey should! Also, vet care is about 8 times what dog vet care costs. You will be paying around $1,000 (give or take some) every year for your annual vet visit. That sure adds up for 2 monkeys over 40 years! I do support ownership, but only for extremely educated and responsible owners. I have seen many terrible owners before who did not even know what kind of monkey they had. It's very sad when you see things like that. Those kinds of people should not be allowed 100 feet near animals if you ask me. For the plus side, breeding them in captivity does actually help with propagation of certain species. I'll put it like this. I do support ownership, but I am tired of seeing stupid owners! You should only own them if you REALLY know how to give them the absolute best of care and mental stimulation. You will need to know all about their care, diet, housing, enrichment, behavior, and husbandry. Not to mention you have a lot of legal homework to do! If you have any questions regarding information about them, feel free to email me! I would be glad to help with any concerns you have about how to care for them. Monkus83@yahoo.com