Capuchin monkeys, now with refreshing citrus scent

Capuchin monkeys, now with refreshing citrus scent
Capuchin monkeys, now with refreshing citrus scent
Via NatureBreak.org, a capuchin monkey bathes using a stolen orange; I think she is correct. Capuchin monkeys regularly rub citrus fruits on their fur and this activity appears to keep them free of parasites and keep some of the biting insects away.

Monkey do, human do, monkey see, monkey like

Monkey do, human do, monkey see, monkey like
Monkey do, human do, monkey see, monkey like
Capuchin monkeys gravitate towards humans that mimic their actions, spending more time in their company and even preferring to trade with them.

From day to night – a lesson in eye evolution with the owl monkey

From day to night – a lesson in eye evolution with the owl monkey
From day to night – a lesson in eye evolution with the owl monkey
The owl monkey has adapted its retina for nocturnal life simply by changing the timing of its development. It illustrates an increasingly familiar message – you can get big results by very subtly tweaking the way that bodies develop, without any need for large-scale tinkering.
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