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  1. Capuchin monkey - Wikipedia

    The capuchin monkeys (/ ˈkæpjʊ (t) ʃɪn /) are New World monkeys of the subfamily Cebinae. They are readily identified as the "organ grinder" monkey, and have been used in many movies and …

  2. Capuchin monkey | Primate Behavior & Diet | Britannica

    capuchin monkey, (genus Cebus), common Central and South American primate found in tropical forests from Nicaragua to Paraguay. Capuchins, considered among the most intelligent of the …

  3. Capuchin Animal Facts - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · Capuchins are small New World monkeys in the subfamily Cepinae. Also known as “organ grinder” monkeys, capuchins are easily recognizable thanks to the tufts of white hair …

  4. Capuchin - Wikipedia

    Capuchin monkey, primates of the genus Cebus and Sapajus, named after the friars Capuchin Crypt, a room located beneath the church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini in …

  5. Tufted capuchin - Wikipedia

    The tufted capuchin (Sapajus apella), also known as brown capuchin, black-capped capuchin, or pin monkey, is a New World primate from South America and the Caribbean islands of …

  6. Our History - Capuchins

    The Capuchin Franciscan Order began in 1528 as a renewal of the Order of Friars Minor. The friars of this reform movement wanted a life more focused on prayer and a stricter observance …

  7. Capuchin Monkey: Facts, Habitat, and Behavior | See The Wild

    Discover fascinating facts about capuchin monkeys, their habitats, social behavior, and unique traits that make them one of nature's clever primates.

  8. CAPUCHIN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Members of a genus of tropical monkeys (four species altogether) capuchins are found from Nicaragua to Paraguay. Considered among the most intelligent New World monkeys, …

  9. Capuchin: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]

    Capuchin monkeys are named after the order of Capuchin friars; their coloring resembles the friars’ brown robes with hoods. They are among the smartest monkeys and are often used in …

  10. Capuchin monkey - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …

    Capuchin monkeys are active during the day and generally live and travel through trees. [3] Capuchin monkeys live in Central America and South America. They make their home in …