Black-capped Capuchin
Sapajus apella
The Black-capped Capuchin is one of South America’s most intelligent primates. It lives in complex social groups and communicates through vocalisations, facial expressions and body postures. In the wild, it is capable of using tools, such as stones or sticks, to crack hard-shelled fruits or obtain food, demonstrating remarkable learning and problem-solving abilities. Deforestation and illegal wildlife trade threaten some wild populations.
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Fun Fact
THE FIFTH LIMB
Like most New World monkeys, it has a prehensile tail, a useful tool for gripping the branches of the tall trees in the forest.
This leaves its hands free to crack open fruits and catch insects.
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