Capuchin Monkey

Capuchin Monkey

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The White faced Capuchin monkey can be found in South America. There are 9 different species of Capuchin monkeys that inhabit tropical rain forests, dry forests, and mangroves.

Capuchin Monkeys are considered the most intelligent New World monkeys. They are aggressive when it comes to their territory.

They eat more types of food than other types of Monkeys. They consume seeds, bugs, nuts, eggs of birds, leaves, and fruit. They will break the tip off the fruit and drink the juice inside of it.

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