This site is about Capuchins (Cebus), also called ring-tail monkeys for their habit of curling the tip of their tail. Capuchins are very social animals and one of the most intelligent monkeys kept in captivity. They are know to use a strong smelling substance (such as onions, orange peels or stale) to rub it all over their body. On this site you will find more information about keeping capuchins in captivity.

DO NOT KEEP MONKEYS UNLESS YOU CAN FULLY SATISFY THEIR NEEDS

There are several species of Capuchin monkeys: Black-capped, brown or tufted capuchin (Cebus apella) Brown pale-fronted capuchin (Cebus albifrons) Robust tufted capuchin (Cebus apella robustus) Weeping capuchin (Cebus nigrivittatus) White-faced or white-throated capuchin (Cebus capucinus) Yellow breasted capuchin (Cebus apella xanthrosternus)

 

Brown pale-fronted capuchin (Cebus albifrons) (c) Copyright - Ivan Crab

White faced capuchin (Cebus capucinus) (c) Philip Greenspun

Black-capped capuchin (Cebus appella) .

General Information : Distribution, groups, lifespan ... Housing : Outdoor and indoor cages Diet : Feeding tips Reproduction : How, when, ... they reproduce themselves Pictures : Your capuchin pictures

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