Lively and mischievous, the capuchin monkey is a small monkey native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. Easily recognizable by its contrasting coat and expressive face, it moves nimbly from branch to branch, using its long tail for balance.
Highly intelligent, it lives in close-knit social groups where communication is essential. Surprisingly, the capuchin monkey is one of the few primates capable of using tools. For example, it can use stones to crack nuts or sticks to catch insects. Omnivorous, it feeds on fruit, leaves, small animals, and insects, making it a key player in seed dispersal and the balance of its ecosystem.
This Papo figurine realistically recreates the capuchin monkey: supple silhouette, expressive face and lively posture. An ideal model to complete a collection of wild animals, invent stories full of adventures or to educate children about the richness of tropical forest fauna.