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.
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
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.
...an excellent contribution to the primatological literature. Highly recommended. L. Swedell, CUNY Queens College, CHOICE