Mysore Zoo is the most popular zoo at Mysore in India. There are various wild animals and birds at the zoo. One among them is Tufted Capuchin and and it is native of South America.
It is recognized by its characteristic head coloration, a black or dark brown cap with dark sideburns. The tail is prehensile and helps to control risky movements, assist in changes in direction and to stabilize the Capuchin while feeding in its characteristic seated posture.
They are social animals forming groups of 8 to 15 animals. It has a lifespan of 35 to 40 years.
Fruits are a large part of their diet. Vegetation, seeds, eggs, insects, reptiles, birds and small mammals are also consumed frequently. Wild tufted Capuchin are capable of using tools to open up otherwise inaccessible fruits, the husks of which it cannot open in its teeth or jaws.
It is recognized by its characteristic head coloration, a black or dark brown cap with dark sideburns. The tail is prehensile and helps to control risky movements, assist in changes in direction and to stabilize the Capuchin while feeding in its characteristic seated posture.
They are social animals forming groups of 8 to 15 animals. It has a lifespan of 35 to 40 years.
Fruits are a large part of their diet. Vegetation, seeds, eggs, insects, reptiles, birds and small mammals are also consumed frequently. Wild tufted Capuchin are capable of using tools to open up otherwise inaccessible fruits, the husks of which it cannot open in its teeth or jaws.
I love that baby. So cute.
ReplyDeleteThe baby is so cute,
ReplyDeletenice to see
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Yay, I've been to Mysore, but not to the zoo, the little baby monkey is cute, I remember being rather wary of Monkeys on India!
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1st looks human
ReplyDeleteNice ones Rajesh. Yes that tail looks very strong doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteGreat looking photos and such interesting info on these handsome monkey.
ReplyDeleteThe little Capuchin looks so absorbed in his project.
ReplyDeletethey are very cute and very agile!
ReplyDeleteNice shots, I forget that there are monkeys in South America, too.
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Hi Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots!
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They are so cute!
ReplyDeleteVery nice images, with that green background!
ReplyDeleteCute monkeys. The baby is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Capuchin, excellent pictures.
ReplyDeleteI always think it is so amazing to know that some other animals (besides us;))) can use tools!
ReplyDeleteEver seen this kind of monkeys! Nice describe about them
ReplyDeleteMysore zoo was a good one.
ReplyDeleteNice to visit with you here on this beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteLovely captures. Like the last one most for the stretching pose.
ReplyDeletesuper cute :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful pics :)
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