and deciduous dry forest on the Pacific coast. Capuchins have the largest brain-to-body ratio of any nonhuman primate, as well as complex brain wiring. Their neural complexity is likely related to their sociality and advanced foraging skills. Capuchins have evolved skills to access food that other monkeys cannot -- and to mentally map food sources in their territories. They are also frequent victims of illegal wildlife trafficking, which is increasing.

Etymology

The word "capuchin" derives from the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin,

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