Coverage dated May 18, 2025
Researchers puzzle over rash of baby monkey kidnappings Headline from Delaware Public Media
Young, male capuchin monkeys have started kidnapping the babies of nearby howler monkeys. Why? Maybe boredom.
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NBC News
Caught on camera, capuchin monkeys kidnap howler monkey babies ↗ (opens NBC News) Published May 18, 2025
Same headline from 1 more outlet NBC News's feed description Scientists spotted surprising evidence of what they describe as monkey kidnappings while reviewing video footage from a small island of Panama.
Delaware Public Media
Researchers puzzle over rash of baby monkey kidnappings ↗ (opens Delaware Public Media) Published May 18, 2025
Same headline from 1 more outlet Delaware Public Media's feed description Young, male capuchin monkeys have started kidnapping the babies of nearby howler monkeys. Why? Maybe boredom.
Science News
Juvenile capuchins are kidnapping infants of another monkey species ↗ (opens Science News) Published May 18, 2025
Science News's feed description Over 15 months on Jicarón Island, researchers saw five capuchin juveniles abduct 11 endangered howler monkey infants — all for no clear purpose.
Science Alert
Bored Capuchin Monkeys Are Kidnapping Howler Babies in Weird New 'Trend' ↗ (opens Science Alert) Published May 18, 2025
Science Alert's feed description Off the coast of Panama, on an island uninhabited by humans, a culture unlike any other has arisen.
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