Monkey Mayhem: The Strange Case of Baby-Snatching Capuchins

This video discusses an unusual phenomenon on Jicarón Island where young male capuchin monkeys are inexplicably taking baby howler monkeys and carrying them until they die, despite not eating or caring for them. This behavior is perplexing to scientists because it deviates from typical primate interactions with infants, and only males are engaging in it. Several theories are being considered, including the possibility of a cultural fad copied from a specific monkey, boredom stemming from a lack of natural predators on the island, or a form of over-imitation. This peculiar behavior is concerning as howler monkeys are endangered on the island, and these actions could negatively impact their population numbers.