E02_0276

The Thinker
The white-fronted capuchin monkeys are commonly known as cairara (Cebus albifrons). They are highly intelligent and have been observed using tools like sticks to extract insects from crevices. To confirm, these monkeys have a complex social structure and communicate with a variety of vocalizations and body language. In captivity, the capuchin have been trained to assist tetraplegics in everyday tasks.
The famous evolutionary biologist, Charles Darwin, once had a pet cairara named Jenny. When Jenny died, Darwin was devastated. He buried her in the grounds of Down House, placing a headstone over her grave, inscribed with the words: “Here lies the remains of Jenny, the affectionate and faithful monkey, who was the delight and pleasure of her master and friends.” – Quote from The Telegraph newspaper.
After this brief background, it is not surprising that the monkey in the photograph appears to be thoughtful, reflecting on something related to its hands… The thinker questions some existential issue… There is a sequence in the next photograph…

E02_0276 – Leonide Principe
Equipment: NIKON D5100 with lens AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] set at 200 mm – Exposition: ISO: 100 – Aperture: 5.6 – Shutter: 1/500 – Program: Normal – Exp. Comp.: -0.3,
Original digital capture of a real life scene –
Original file size: 4992px x 3280px
Location: Paraná do Ariaú (Iranduba – Amazonas Brazil)
Date: July 16, 2011 – Time: 9:38:28 AM
Collection: Monkeys – Persons shown: none
Keywords:
macaco-cairara, Cebus albifrons, White-throated capuchin, macacos, apes, monkeys, primates, mamíferos, mammals, FAUNA, animals, paraná do Ariaú, Ariau paranaParana – (from the Tupi para’ ná, similar to the sea). The branch of a river that feeds water back into the same river downstream or into another river.  Paranás occur frequently In the Amazon Basin and many of them are densely populated.   More, Iranduba, Amazonas, Amazônia, Amazon, Amazonian, Brazil, Brasil, Brazilian, América do Sul, South America
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E02_0281

Really thinker
The white-fronted capuchin monkey, also known as cairara (Cebus albifrons), has a strong personality. It is quite common to find a capuchin or cairara monkey as a pet in rural homes. Generally, they are well-loved despite being mischievous and causing a lot of mess. They develop food preferences and react rudely when contradicted, just like a spoiled child.
The monkey in the photograph is wild and was photographed in an area frequented by tourists. This interaction makes them very bold and they do not hesitate to attempt to steal objects that unsuspecting visitors leave unguarded, such as glasses, camera caps, cigarette packs, and even drinks and various snacks. In these cases, they use their bad behavior to intimidate their victim, who usually drops everything at the mercy of the aggressors. Despite all this, they cannot be condemned and always arouse curiosity and admiration from those present at their antics, of course, when such humans are not involved in a direct confrontation.
Perhaps the monkey in the photograph is different, a philosopher and thinker engaged in an erudite study of the use of hands for the welfare of the community, or perhaps regretful of some more daring action.

E02_0281 – Leonide Principe
Equipment: NIKON D5100 with lens AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] set at 200 mm – Exposition: ISO: 100 – Aperture: 5.6 – Shutter: 1/640 – Program: Normal – Exp. Comp.: -0.3,
Original digital capture of a real life scene –
Original file size: 3280px x 4992px
Location: Paraná do Ariaú (Iranduba – Amazonas Brazil)
Date: July 16, 2011 – Time: 9:38:58 AM
Collection: Monkeys – Persons shown: none
Keywords:
macaco-cairara, Cebus albifrons, White-throated capuchin, macacos, apes, monkeys, primates, mamíferos, mammals, FAUNA, animals, paraná do Ariaú, Ariau parana, Iranduba, Amazonas, Amazônia, Amazon, Amazonian, Brazil, Brasil, Brazilian, América do Sul, South America
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