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Monkey goes missing in Plymouth | Monkey goes missing in Plymouth |
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A pet Marmoset monkey has gone missing on the Barbican in Plymouth. | A pet Marmoset monkey has gone missing on the Barbican in Plymouth. |
Ten-year-old Bonnie, who is the size of a domestic rat and about 15cm (6ins) tall, went missing on Sunday, at about 2130 BST. | |
Bonnie ran from his owner, Peter Powell, after Mr Powell tripped and fell to the ground. | |
Mr Powell said Bonnie was his "constant companion". If found, Bonnie should be taken to any Plymouth vet, as all have been informed of the lost primate. | Mr Powell said Bonnie was his "constant companion". If found, Bonnie should be taken to any Plymouth vet, as all have been informed of the lost primate. |
Latin America | Latin America |
Mr Powell said: "Bonnie tried making his way home. The harbourmaster gave me back his harness and lead which he managed to untangle himself from. | Mr Powell said: "Bonnie tried making his way home. The harbourmaster gave me back his harness and lead which he managed to untangle himself from. |
"Quite a few people have said it's not the same seeing me without him and it's strange to feel the weight of him on my shoulder when he's not even there." | "Quite a few people have said it's not the same seeing me without him and it's strange to feel the weight of him on my shoulder when he's not even there." |
Marmosets originate from Brazil and usually live in the upper canopy of trees in forests. | |
Mr Powell said: "I'm worried about him because he needs a specialist diet of fruit and vegetables, but he also needs live insects to eat." | Mr Powell said: "I'm worried about him because he needs a specialist diet of fruit and vegetables, but he also needs live insects to eat." |
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