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Capuchin Monkey Order : Primate
Location: Found in northwestern South America. They only come down to the ground to drink. Each group has its own home range that covers a large area. The members of a group move about in search of the best food and keep in contact with each other by calling. To help their sense of direction and mark their territory, capuchin monkeys soak their feet and hands in urine and then leave a scent on the leaves as they move. Diet: They feed on fruit, insects, leaves, and small birds, and possibly on small mammals. Social Behavior: Capuchins live in large groups hidden in the trees in thick forests Interesting Facts:
Jake was a former pet who came to the Sanctuary overweight and had
to be slowly weaned into a larger enclosure. He is now a
healthy, happy Capuchin and is loved by his caretakers! Status in Wild: Capuchins are listed as Lower Risk by the IUCN Red List. |
