[Cebus apella]
Habitat: Tropical rainforests
Height: 13-22″
Weight: 3-11 lbs
Average Lifespan: 40 years (Wild) 45 years (Captivity)
Gestation Period: 150–160 days
Number of Young: 1-2
Conservation Status: Least Concern
-The Tufted Capuchin has been observed using containers to hold water, using sponges to absorb juice, and using stones as hammers and chisels to penetrate barriers
-They are also arboreal, but they often forage on the ground to search for food or to walk longer distances between trees that are too far apart to jump
-They will look for food in groups
-They have a positive impact on the ecosystem by naturally dispersing seeds