White Faced Capuchin

White-faced capuchins live in Central America and South America as far south as Argentina. They eat fruit, insects, leaves, and small birds. They are highly intelligent and are known to use tools such as sticks and rocks for weapons and obtaining food. They also rub plants over their body as a use of herbal medicine and insect repellent. They are readily identified as the “organ-grinder” monkey and have been used in movies and television shows. They are 14-18 inches in length, weigh 6-9 pounds, and have a lifespan of 15-25 years.

Reston, Virginia · United States