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The Capuchin Monkey

Capuchin monkey, South American monkey in the genus Cebus of which there are four species with numerous subspecies distinguished largely by color differences. The species most commonly seen is the tufted capuchin which bears tufts of hair above the ears, but all species have a patch of darker hair on the top of their heads. Their bodies are stocky with a semi-prehensile tail and the males are larger than the females. The capuchin's name is derived from the resemblance of its hair on the head to

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Brief Examination of the Venezuelan Capuchin Monkey

  The new found world monkeys, known as the capuchins otherwise classified as genus Cebus, are found mostly in Honduras, Middle Brazil, Venezuela, Eastern Peru and in Paraguay.   Among these monkeys,...

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Capuchin Monkey

It is the only species of Capuchin whose fur is black on the body, legs and tail. The black color extends to the back of the head by forming a cap, certainly the origin of its name "Capuchin monkey" His coat...

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