Climate change forces capuchin monkey mothers to abandon infants

Climate change is causing capuchin monkey mothers to abandon their infants during extreme weather events. Research shows that during severe droughts, mothers are overwhelmed by resource scarcity and stress, leading to infant abandonment. This behavior is a sign that even well-adapted species are struggling with unpredictable climate extremes. The findings highlight how climate variability disrupts social structures and foraging efficiency in capuchin groups, with broader implications for animal societies facing a warming planet.