Hispaniola Monkey (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Hispaniola Monkey (Antillothrix bernensis) is an extinct primate found on the island of Hispaniola. The species is thought to have gone extinct around the 16th century. The exact timing and cause of the extinction are unclear, but it is likely related to the settlement of Hispaniola by the Europeans in 1492 after discovery by Christopher Columbus.At first, the Hispaniola Monkey was thought to be a close relative of the Capuchin monkeys, but later investigation showed that the similarities were due to convergent development.