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Self-recognition

Here’s an interesting little article about capuchin monkeys. Unlike most apes, they can not recognize themselves in mirrors, but they do recognize that it is a living creature. Article.

Add comment July 31, 2005

New monkey!

A new species of monkey was recently discovered in Tanzania, the highland mangabey. The article is here. The researchers placed it in the genus Lophocebus, the genus for mangabeys, but are unsure if it will stay there or if a new genus will be made for them.

Add comment May 31, 2005


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