Researchers have documented an unusual and alarming trend among white-faced capuchin monkeys on Jicarón Island, Panama. Young ...

Cameras on a remote island captured how a novel social tradition originated and spread. Off the coast of Panama, on a remote ...

The scientists nicknamed one capuchin kidnapper Joker because the scar at the side of its mouth reminded them of the "Batman" ...

Capuchins are also known for developing odd social rituals across their range. Scientists studying mainland populations have ...

Capuchin monkeys in Panama were filmed carrying howler monkey babies, sparking confusion among scientists. The unusual ...

On Jicarón Island, white-faced capuchin monkeys ( Cebus capucinus imitator) rule, unmolested by predators. In their peace, ...

A gang of young white-faced capuchins, clever monkeys already known for inventing the use of stone tools, has taken to ...

Scientists on Panama's Jicarón Island were mystified by photos and videos of young male capuchins carrying howler monkeys on their backs for days at a time ...

Scientists studying camera trap footage from Jicarón Island spotted something unusual: a capuchin monkey carrying an infant howler monkey on his back. Now, they’re trying to learn what it means.

Capuchin monkeys have the largest brains of all New World monkeys. Meet all the members of this group and learn what their roles are.

Scientists have found surprising video evidence of what they call monkey kidnappings – and they’re trying to figure out why.

Video footage shows male capuchin monkeys carrying at least 11 howler monkey babies between 2022 and 2023. The monkeys' ...