Howler Monkey
Alouatta palliata
- Where
- Central and South America from Mexico to Panama
- Habitat
- Tropical rainforests and cloud forests
- Diet
- Folivorous - primarily eats leaves, fruits, and flowers
- Size
- 50-64 inches (1.3-1.6 meters) long, weighing up to 20 pounds
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years in the wild
- Conservation
- Listed as Near Threatened - habitat loss and hunting are major concerns
Fun Facts
- They're known as the loudest land animal - can be heard from 3 miles away!
- Howlers have unique 'names' that identify individual family members.
- These monkeys are expert climbers and spend most of their time in trees.
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Thick fur ranges from black to reddish-brown, with white faces.
Long arms help them swing through dense forest canopy.
Powerful vocal cords produce deep, resonant calls that echo through the rainforest.