Capuchin Monkey Research Paper

The Capuchin Monkeys
1) Introduction
According to an article by the Wildlife Waystation, Capuchin monkeys have a “dark-colored cap of fur on their heads” and “dark sideburns”. Due to these physical characteristics, these monkeys were named after the monks in the “Order of Capuchin Friars” which were compared to their headdresses. Most of the Capuchins weight ranging from three to nine pounds and are thirteen to twenty -two inches tall. In the wild life, Capuchins are known to live from ten to twenty-five years. A capuchin’s habitat is mostly on top of the trees and they can be found in rainforests or low lands in islands in the South America and countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Columbia. The long, prehensile of the Capuchins allows them to be able to grasp onto the tree branches and swing themselves from tree to tree with no difficulty. Capuchins also have opposable thumbs that help them grab onto their food and use their tools while they hunt. The geographic distribution of the Capuchins is mainly in the South America continent.
2) Tool Use Among Wild Capuchins
After Am J Primatol performed an investigation on
According to Michael Haslam, the factors that promote captivity bias are the “increase contact engaged in tool use”, “guidance or shaping of behavior by humans”, and “increased free time and energy”. Unlike the wild Capuchins, they need to be alert at all times to know when their predators are close in range and therefore need to take cover and protect themselves. An increase in population and density is also a reason why captive Capuchins have more guidance and become more prone to adapt to the new innovative