Black-capped Capuchins Show Off Chestnut-Opening Skills

At the zoo, the Black-capped Capuchin family is truly a "star" presence. Their heads look like they're wearing black hats, and their "square" faces are very well-defined. Recently, the monkey king's incredibly fast way of opening thorny chestnuts has made everyone a huge fan. Several Black-capped Capuchins were seen gathered around a pile of round chestnut burrs, and their spiky outer shells didn't faze them at all. The monkey king took the lead, holding the chestnut with its nimble paws, prying open a crack, and then carefully gnawing with its teeth, looking as focused as a top student solving a problem. Besides chestnuts, they also love to eat fruits, palm fruits, and plant seeds, and occasionally catch insects. Black-capped Capuchins are exceptionally intelligent; if a walnut shell is too hard, they'll pick up a stone to crack it open. In addition to the famous chestnut-opening scene, they have many other interesting and adorable moments. Visitors here can observe these intelligent and cute monkeys up close, experience their focus and cleverness when opening chestnuts, and gain a lot of surprise and joy. Take advantage of the good weather and come to the zoo to meet the Black-capped Capuchin family!

Post by Trip.Pulse | Oct 21, 2025