This sign was at the monkey section of the Gumbalimba Park. Here's what it says, in corrected grammar, if you can't read it.
- The word "capuchin" was given in the 15th century when explorers saw the black top of the monkeys' head resembling a cappuccino (small hat used by friars of the Franciscan monks).
- They inhabit a large range from Brazil and other areas of Latin & Central America. Often living in large groups of 10 to 35 individuals within the forest.
- Capuchins are diurnal. With the exception of a midday nap, they spend their entire day searching for food. At night, they sleep in trees.
- They are omnivores and consume a variety of plants, flowers, seeds and fruits.
- An adult body can reach 12 to 22 inches in size with the same length tail.
- Gestation period takes from 160 to 180 days. The young cling to their mother's chest until they get larger, when they move to her back.
- In captivity, some have reached an age of 45 years. Although natural life expectancy is only 15 to 25 years.
- Natural predators include jaguars, cougars, coyotes, snakes, crocodiles and birds of prey.