Tool use in wild capuchin monkeys (Cebus albifrons trinitatis)

Kimberley A. Phillips

doi:10.1002/(SICI)1098-2345(1998)46:3<259::AID-AJP6>3.0.CO;2-R

Tool use in wild capuchin monkeys (Cebus albifrons trinitatis)

Kimberley A. Phillips

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Abstract

White-fronted capuchins were observed to use leaves as cups to retrieve water from tree cavities. On multiple occasions several individuals performed this behavior. Thus, these capuchins engage in habitual tool use, as defined by McGrew's classificatory scheme of tool using behavior.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	259-261
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Journal of Primatology
Volume	46
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1098-2345(1998)46:3<259::AID-AJP6>3.0.CO;2-R
State	Published - 1998
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cebus
Tool use
White-fronted capuchin

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Animal Science and Zoology

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Tool use in wild capuchin monkeys (Cebus albifrons trinitatis)

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