Percussive manipulations distinguish object play in capuchin and patas monkeys
Theresa Bier, Alice M. I. Auersperg, Remco Folkertsma, I. B. Laumer
The paper tests object play in capuchin and patas monkeys, finding capuchins more likely to smash objects, suggesting differences in percussive behavior related to tool use.
bioRxiv · Oct 14, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition