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extraction of hermit crabs from their shells by white-faced capuchin monkeys (cebus capucinus).we observed two capuchin monkeys (cebus capucinus) feeding on hermit crabs (coenobita compressus) on the coast, and the tactics they used to extract this well-protected prey. the observations took place during the dry season at playa escondida beach, puntarenas, costa rica. the capuchins descended from trees at the back edge of the beach to capture passing hermit crabs. both capuchins extracted the hermit crabs from their protective shells by holding the shell with one hand and pulling the crab ...201727682241
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