Ep 2. Capuchin Monkeys

In Andy's Wild Adventures season 2 episode 2, Andy is on a mission to discover more about Capuchin monkeys. Capuchins are small, cute primates that live in the forest of Central and South America. They're known for their cleverness and their mischievous personalities – exactly the sort of creature that Andy loves to learn about!

Andy starts his adventure in the rainforest, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungle. He explains that Capuchins are very social animals that live in large groups called troops. These troops are ruled by the strongest and most dominant monkeys, who make all the decisions and keep the others in line.

Andy's first encounter with the Capuchins is with a troop of them playing in the trees above him. He watches as they leap from branch to branch, using their tails to balance and their nimble fingers to grab onto the smallest twigs and leaves. Andy is amazed at how agile they are, and how easily they move through the trees.

But Capuchins aren't just good at climbing – they're also very smart. Andy explains that these monkeys are known for their tool-making abilities, and demonstrates how they use sticks to help them extract insects from trees. He also shows how they use rocks to crack open nuts and shells, and even uses a plastic bottle to demonstrate how they can learn to use human-made objects.

Next, Andy meets a Capuchin called Coco who has been trained to help humans with a very important task – helping people with disabilities. Coco works with a girl called Milena, who has a rare genetic condition that means she can't walk or talk. Coco helps her by fetching objects for her and bringing her things she needs, like her medication.

Andy is impressed by how well-trained and intelligent Coco is, and learns more about the work that goes into training Capuchins like Coco to help people. He even tries his hand at some of the training exercises, and learns how to communicate with Coco using simple hand signals.

Finally, Andy visits a Capuchin sanctuary, where rescued monkeys are given a safe place to live after they've been taken from the illegal pet trade. Here, Andy meets a mischievous Capuchin called Pip who loves to play pranks on his keepers, and gets up to all sorts of mischief.

But Andy also learns about the serious side of the sanctuary's work – caring for these Capuchins is a big responsibility, and takes a lot of time, effort, and money. Andy meets some of the dedicated staff who work at the sanctuary, and learns about the difficulties they face in trying to protect these amazing creatures.

Throughout his adventure, Andy is captivated by these intelligent and playful monkeys, and learns a lot about their behaviour, their habitats, and the challenges they face. He comes away with a deep respect for these fascinating creatures, and a stronger understanding of why it's so important to protect them.