The New Neotropical Companion

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Plate 16- 4. The Black- striped Capuchin (Sapajus [Cebus]
libidinosus), sometimes called Bearded Capuchin, is typical
of the capuchins. It has been observed to crack nuts using a
stone, an example of tool use. Photo by Andrew Whittaker.

Plate 16- 5. Humboldt’s White- fronted Capuchin (Cebus
albifrons) feeding on a large, nutlike fruit. Photo by Andrew
Whittaker.

Plate 16- 6. Humboldt’s White- fronted Capuchins are known
to be generalized foragers. This one is eating what appears to
be a frozen treat normally eaten only by humans, particularly
children. Feeding wild monkeys is not recommended. Photo
by Andrew Whittaker.

Plate 16- 7. The Brown Capuchin (Sapajus [Cebus] apella)
ranges throughout Amazonia and is one of the most often
sighted of the capuchins. Photo by John Kricher.

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