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2 unusual facts about Tufted capuchin


Tufted capuchin

Van Schaik proposed that the occurrence of tool use would be likely in foraging species if three factors were present: manual dexterity, intelligence, and social tolerance.

It has been observed cracking various nuts and fruits such as palm nuts (Attalea and Astrocaryum spp.



see also

Black capuchin

The last subspecies, the crested or robust tufted capuchin (S. n. robustus) is found in the northern part of this species' range (north of the Doce River), and has a median conical crest on the crown.