Study on aggression in capuchin monkeys published in an international journal

The researchers from PPG-PSE, Nayara Teles and Irene Delval, conducted a study that presents and discusses aggression in capuchin monkeys. The study was recently published in an international journal.

The authors conclude that the causes of aggression in this species are the same as those in other primates: resource monopolization such as food and access to mating opportunities, as well as the establishment and maintenance of social hierarchy. It was also identified that males of the species are more aggressive than females; the most frequently identified aggression in the species is that of one male against another male. When aggression between different sexes occurs, it is usually motivated by sexual coercion, that is, control of females for reproduction. Additionally, it was noted that Capuchin Monkeys prey on some other small animals such as insects, snails, frogs, and lizards, which also constitutes a type of aggression. Finally, the authors also discuss that Capuchin Monkeys exhibit reconciliation behaviors.

Understanding the dynamics of aggressive behaviors in Capuchin Monkeys can aid in understanding the evolutionary factors related to this behavior. We congratulate the authors on the publication of the article!

 

Check the full article: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08956-5_588-1