Black+Howler+Monkey

This species of monkey is called the black howler even though the female is tan not black. The baby howlers also start out tan but the males turn black when they mature. Howler monkeys are from Central and South America where they live in the rainforest canopy, hardly ever coming down to the ground. They have a fascinting vocalization. Usually early in the morning and at sundown they vocalize with a low growling sound that can be heard for up to 3 miles. They do this to announce their territory to other troops of howler monkeys. They have enlarged necks and a hollow hyoid bone in their throat which helps carry their vocalization through the forest. Howler monkeys also have a prehensile or grasping tail that they can use a s a fifth limb. Currently we have a breeding pair of howler monkeys.  //1) ////They have big necks and lower jaws, where their super-sized vocal cords are housed. // //2)  ////Troop size varies from 3-19; groups usually include 1-3 adult males and 2-7 adult females. // //3) ////They live and travel in these small troops and sleep high in the trees at night. About 75% of their time is spent resting, 20% feeding, and 5% with social activities. //
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