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Treasures of the Tropical Rainforest |
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Howler Monkey |
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Howler monkeys are one of the largest monkey species. Their powerful roar can be heard over a mile away. They use it for mating and to protect their property.The Indians gave the howler the name 'caraya' which translats into 'chief of the woods'. |
Click to hear his howl! |
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The Howler Monkey are arboreal and live in the canopy of the rainforests in Central and South America. |
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The Howler Monkey's have bearded faces a tail they can also brown to bright reddish or black fur. |
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The Howler Monkey is a herbivore and eats fruits and leaves. |
These monkeys are intensively hunted and are rarely found in inhabited places.There are six species of howler monkeys. |
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Howler Monkey |
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