Marmoset Moment of the Day. Did you know that pygmy marmoset families are matriarchal? The dominant breeding female in each family group runs the show. Moms carry babies only to feed them, then they pass the baby off to Dad or other offspring/siblings to carry. This allows Moms time to rest, solidifies family bonds, and also teaches siblings how to care for youngsters, ensuring they will be good parents someday. In this video, our newest baby is on Mom initially, but she makes it very clear she