Howler monkey

phylum	Chordata	Howler monkeys are among the largest of the New World monkeys. Fifteen species are currently recognised. These monkeys are native to South and Central American forests. Threats to howler monkeys include human predation, habitat destruction and being captured for captivity as pets or zoo animals. These monkeys are famous for their loud howls, which can travel three miles through dense forest. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to New World monkey
class	Mammalia
infraclass	Eutheria
order	Primates
family	Atelidae
genus	Alouatta

phylum	Chordata	The black howler is distributed in areas of South America such as Paraguay, southern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, northern Argentina, and Uruguay. They are sexually dimorphic, the male and the female are distinguishable due to the difference in their fur coatings. As the male black howler grows older, his fur will change from a golden colour to a complete black fur coat. The female, as well as infants of both sexes, have fur of a golden tone. Female howlers are lighter in weight than males, who are 47% heavier For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Howler monkey
class	Mammalia
infraclass	Eutheria
order	Primates
family	Atelidae
genus	Alouatta
species	A. caraya

phylum	Chordata	The mantled howler is a species of howler monkey from Central and South America. It is one of the monkey species most often seen and heard in the wild in Central America. It takes its "mantled" name from the long guard hairs on its sides. The mantled howler is one of the largest Central American monkeys, and males can weigh up to 9.8 kg (22 lb). It is the only Central American monkey that eats large quantities of leaves; it has several adaptations to this folivorous diet. Since leaves are difficult to digest and provide less energy than most foods, the mantled howler spends the majority of each day resting and sleeping. The male mantled howler has an enlarged hyoid bone, a hollow bone near the vocal cords, which amplifies the calls made by the male, and is the reason for the name "howler". Howling allows the monkeys to locate each other without expending energy on moving or risking physical confrontation. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Howler monkey
class	Mammalia
infraclass	Eutheria
order	Primates
family	Atelidae
genus	Alouatta
species	A. palliata

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