Researchers recently conducted an open diffusion experiment to explore how capuchin monkeys learn novel behaviors, shedding light on the roles of social learning, observation, and affiliative ...

Howler infant number 5 on the back of a juvenile capuchin carrier, who is using stone tools at an anvil site in a stream bed. Usually, this behavior in females is described as adoption, thought to be ...

Capuchin monkeys are known for their ability to recognize when they're being treated inequitably, but it now appears the primates can even spot unfairness in situations that don't involve themselves.

A police SWAT team in Mesa, Ariz., has applied for $100,000 from the federal government to buy a capuchin monkey and train it to perform law enforcement duties. Until now, monkeys have only been on ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. A 4-year-old black-capped capuchin monkey ...

Wright Park Zoo staff and the City of Dodge City are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Vern, the Capuchin Monkey, on Tuesday (Oct. 29, 2019) "Vern was found unresponsive by staff early ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHILLICOTHE, Mo. — Harley is in a bit of ...

Kentucky wildlife officers are investigating after a young capuchin monkey was found on the porch of an Owen County home on March 22. Audrey Lewis, who shared pictures of the primate on Facebook, said ...