In December 2025, Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP), Bengaluru(Karnataka) has received eight black-capped capuchin monkeys (Sapajus apella) four males and four females under an international animal exchange programme.
- The capuchins landed at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (Karnataka) around 9 pm on 14 December 2025 and were transported to BBP the same day.
- What? eight black-capped capuchin monkeys arrived
- Where? At Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bengaluru (Karnataka)
- Scientific Name: Sapajus apella
- From: Induna Primate and Parrot Park (South Africa)
Import: The eight black-capped capuchin monkeys were imported from Induna Primate and Parrot Park in South Africa.
About Black-Capped Capuchin Monkeys:
Features: It is a medium-sized primate with dark brown or black fur and a distinctive black cap on its head, a light-colored face, and a long prehensile tail.
Habitat: The black-capped Capuchin monkeys, native to Central and South America, found in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname, and Guyana.
Purpose of the exchange: The exchange aims to strengthen conservation initiatives, enhance genetic diversity of the captive population, promote visitor awareness, and support scientific research at BBP.
Bannerghatta Biological Park: It is located about 22 Kilometer (Km) south of Bengaluru, part of Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) and spans over 260 Km. It features a Zoological Park (ZP), safari, and butterfly park.
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