Primates

Capuchin

Species

White-faced or White-headed Capuchin, Weeper Capuchin, Kaapori Capuchin, Black-capped, Brown or Tufted Capuchin, Black-striped Capuchin, Black Capuchin, Golden-bellied Capuchin, Blond Capuchin,

Lifespan

44 or more years in captivity

Range

South and Central America

Diet

Mostly ripe fruit and insects but sometimes they also eat other invertebrates and small invertebrates, especially nestling birds.

Social structure

They live in groups of 3-30 with equal numbers of male and female in smaller groups and around 1 male to every 3 females in larger groups.

Reproduction

Gestation lasts around 150 days, usually resulting in one offspring. Once the first offspring is produced at around 5-6 years, females will have babies once every two years.

Threats

Capuchin habitats are being fragmented and they are being lost to hunting for food and as ‘pests’ to crops.

Adopt Toto!

If you would like to support one of our rescued primates you can adopt ‘Toto’ the chimpanzee through our Adoption scheme for as little as �£4.00 or $8.00 per month! For more information contact our adoption line today on: 020 7630 3340, or email us on info@ad-international.org

Adopters will receive a certificate, regular updates on your animal in ‘Toto News’ and a ‘Toto Goes Home’ DVD which showcases his incredible journey from a South America back to the bush in Africa. This is a truly uplifting film suitable for the whole family, enabling you to be alongside our rescue team as we bring Toto to his new home in Africa.

Alternatively you can purchase ‘Toto Goes Home’ DVD for just �£10.99 / $20.00

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