Capuchins are abducting baby howlers. We don’t know why. @TheLeakeyFoundation
Capuchins are abducting baby howlers. We don’t know why.  @TheLeakeyFoundation
Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Young capuchin monkeys started doing something strange on this island. Then others followed.

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Capuchins are abducting baby howlers. We don’t know why.

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