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capuchin

[kap-yoo-chin, -shin] / ˈkæp jʊ tʃɪn, -ʃɪn /


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She currently studies cooperation and other social behaviors in capuchin monkeys.

From Science Daily Nov. 14, 2024

Some, like the spider monkey, effortlessly swing through branches, while others, like the capuchin, display remarkable problem-solving abilities.

From Salon Dec. 14, 2023

In one famous experiment, researchers trained two capuchin monkeys to hand them tokens in exchange for a cucumber snack.

From New York Times Oct. 19, 2023

Humans last shared a common ancestor with capuchin monkeys about 35 million years ago and with macaques about 25 million years ago, Luncz says.

From Scientific American Mar. 10, 2023

There is no need of ceremony; in case of need, I would not hesitate to ask assistance of the capuchin fathers.

From The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni by Alessandro Manzoni




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