Marmosets are extremely social creatures that live in stable social groups. They are also highly intelligent and get bored easily. For these reasons, combined with their need to be in a tropical environment, keeping a marmoset as a pet and isolated from their community is cruel, not to mention illegal, RSPCA said.
"In all likelihood, this injury is from the animal being housed inappropriately," said Dr. Ryan Sadler, senior veterinarian at the Oakland Zoo. "The bones had healed but were malaligned, which can impact her movement. She appears to be compensating well, but we continue to watch her mobility closely."
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