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CHAGUARAMAS WILDLIFE - Red Howler Monkey |
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The howler is the largest new world monkey. They are social primates that live high in the trees of the forest. This primate is considered to be the loudest monkey and the loudest animal in Chaguaramas. The howler monkey call can be heard up to 3 miles (4.8km) away. Primarily a plant and meat eater, the howler also eats maggots and fruits.
Howler monkeys maintain linear hierarchies, and demonstrate complex interactions within the social group. These groups range from 10 - 20 members. The older males use aggression to drive younger males away. |
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The Red Howler Monkey Scientific Name - Alouatta sp Common Name - Howler Monkey The adult monkeys are "bronze-ish " brown colouration, where the female of the species are lighter in colour. They can measure to about 2 - 4 feet in length and weigh around 8 - 22 pounds. They have a prehensile tail which is as long as its head and body, a short snout and round nostrils. The skin is black in colour. |
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Class: Mammalia Order: Primate ( Omnivorous ) |
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