Capuchin Monkeys - Breeding
Capuchin Monkeys - ReproductionCapuchin Monkeys are considered year-round breeders. Females reach sexual maturity at four years, while males-at eight years. Females usually give birth to only one baby at a time. However, twins do sometimes occur. Capuchin Monkey females produce offspring every two years. They can produce every year in case the baby dies before the next breeding season. Young are normally born from February to May.Young Capuchins usually stay with their group for the first four years of their life. The young Capuchins start feeding on their own when they reach the age of about four months. The mortality rate is extremely high namely at the time of the first two years of life.
Gestation Period: 150-180 days Capuchin Monkeys - BehaviorCapuchin Monkeys are polygamous. They live in groups of 3 to 30 members. They are highly sociable within their group. A group can consist of 2 adult males, 4-8 adult females, 2 sub-adult males, 5-9 juveniles, and about 4-5 infant Capuchin Monkeys.A group can move 1.5 to 3.5 km each day. Groups sometimes meet and may defend their territory by chasing each other. Adult males' job is to defend the group from predators and other monkey groups. Adult females help them participating in the chase. Capuchin Monkeys are very vocal animals that scream, whistle and bark. In this way, they call each other in order to maintain contact and may express their dislike if someone or something disturbs them. Capuchin Monkeys spend their free time within the group playing with each other and grooming each other. Capuchin Monkeys - General Information Links
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