Meet the Howler Monkey
Howler monkeys are the most widespread primate genus in the Neotropics and are among the largest of the platyrrhines along with the muriquis, the spider monkeys and woolly monkeys. The monkeys are native to South and Central American forests. Howler monkeys are the loudest of all monkeys. They call to let others know where their territory is, alerting them to stay away. The calls sound like a loud whooping bark or roar. After one group of howlers call, another group answers. Howler monkeys usually do this in the morning and at the end of the day.
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About the Howler Monkey
| Conservation Status | Varies by species, but in general, they are considered Vulnerable to Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). |
| Height | Head and body: 22 to 36 inches; tail: 23 to 36 inches |
| Weight | 15 – 22 lbs |
| Diet | Howlers mainly eat leaves, as well as fruits, nuts, and flowers. Howler monkeys get almost all the water they need from the food they eat. |
| Gestation Period | 180 Days |
| Life Span | 15 – 20 Years |
| Threats | Threats include human predation, habitat destruction, illegal wildlife trade, and capture for pets. |
