The Complete Capuchin The Biology of the Genus Cebus

About this book

Capuchin monkeys are one of the most widely distributed genera of primates in Central and South America. This book covers the biology of the genus Cebus (Primates: Platyrrhine), as well as taxonomy, distribution, life history, ecology, anatomy, development, perception, cognition, motor skills, social and sexual behaviour. The book also describes how humans have viewed, used and studied these monkeys from ancient times to the present. The authors provide a picture in unparalleled detail of the capuchin over its lifetime.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Prologue
Colour plates

Part I. Capuchins in Nature
1. Taxonomy and distribution with Anthony Rylands
2. Behavioral ecology
3. Community ecology
4. Life history and demography

Part II. Behavioral Biology
5. The body
6. Development
7. Motor skills

Part III. Behavioral Psychology
8. Perceiving the world: memory and perception
9. Engaging the world: exploration and problem-solving
10. Fancy manipulators
11. Living together
12. Erotic artists
13. Learning together; Epilogue: The (in)complete capuchin

References
Appendices:
I. Foods eaten
II. Field sites
III. Hematological and physiological values
IV. Brief list of management references

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Biography

Dorothy M. Fragaszy is Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Neuroscience and Behavior Program at the University of Georgia, USA.

Linda M. Fedigan is Professor of Anthropology and Canada Research Chair at the University of Calgary, Canada.

Elisabetta Visalberghi is Senior Researcher at the Istituto di Sciennze della Cognizione, Consiglio Nazionale delle Richerche in Rome, Italy.