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White-faced capuchin monkey

White-faced Capuchin Monkeys: The Clever, Playful, and Curious Primates of the Jungle

The White-faced Capuchin monkeys (Cebus capucinus) are also known as white-headed monkeys. They are a New World Monkey, mainly in Central and South America. There are several species of capuchins, but they all share similar characteristics: a tuft of hair on their heads that resembles the hoods worn by Capuchin friars (hence the name), expressive faces, and a keen sense of curiosity. These monkeys are highly adaptable, and you can find them in various habitats, from dense rainforests to drier, open woodlands.  As […]

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