Consumption of which prey item is noted as potentially being a cultural phenomenon within certain C. albifrons groups?
Frogs
While many aspects of the capuchin diet are driven by immediate nutritional needs or instinctual hunting skills, the acquisition of certain prey items suggests the influence of learned behavior passed down through social observation. Specifically, the consumption of amphibians, such as frogs, has been documented as possibly constituting a cultural phenomenon within established groups of the white-fronted capuchin (*Cebus albifrons*). This implies that the techniques required to successfully capture and handle these specific animals, perhaps involving specialized handling to mitigate toxins or effective ambush strategies, are not solely innate but are actively taught or copied within the social structure of the group, highlighting a complex social learning mechanism.
