Did you know hardboiled eggs are a great source of protein for primates? Not only that, but cracking them open is great enrichment! In the wild, capuchins are expert foragers. They spend much of their day manipulating objects, cracking open nuts, shells, and fruits, and problem-solving to access food. Offering foods like hard-boiled eggs helps emulate these natural behaviors by encouraging Scooter to use her hands, teeth, and brain just like she would in the rainforest. Enrichment like this supp
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Did you know hardboiled eggs are a great source of protein for primates? Not only that, but cracking them open is great enrichment! In the wild, capuchins are expert foragers. They spend much of their day manipulating objects, cracking open nuts, shells, and fruits, and problem-solving to access food. Offering foods like hard-boiled eggs helps emulate these natural behaviors by encouraging Scooter to use her hands, teeth, and brain just like she would in the rainforest. Enrichment like this supp
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