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- Wolves. Scientific Name: Canis lupus. Wolves are the most common howling animal by far. Interestingly, howling is the least thing they do.
- Howler Monkeys. Scientific Name: Alouatta. As their name suggests, howler monkeys are animals that howl. A few people know about them, so how and why they howl is an interesting topic.
- Coyotes. Scientific Name: Canis latrans. Another popular howling canine member is the coyote. Coyotes are smaller than wolves, and their pups are sometimes mistaken for dogs.
- Foxes. Scientific Name: Vulpes. You might have heard about that song titled “what does the fox say.” It went viral that a lot of people wondered how foxes sound.
Sep 9, 2024 · Currently, there are 14 recognized species of howler monkeys, each with distinct physical and behavioral traits adapted to their diverse habitats. In this AnimalWised article, we provide detailed information on each of these 14 howler monkey species, including their key characteristics, conservation status, and more.
- Howler Monkey Profile
- Interesting Howler Monkey Facts
- Howler Monkey Fact-File Summary
Howler Monkeys are one of the largest monkeys in the New World, along with being one of the loudest animals in the world. All belong to the genus Alouatta. There are 15 species of howler monkey, and all are found in forests across Central and South America.
1. Their name comes from the howl-like sound they make
This sound is low, guttural and quite scary when heard in the rainforest.
2. They are widely considered as one of the loudest land mammals
Their call can be heard echoing throughout the forest from as far away as 5km (3 miles). 1
3. They have a special bone in their throat which amplifies their calls
This is called the hyoid bone which helps them make their calls especially loud.
Scientific Classification
1. Castagnino R. How loud are howler monkeys? Candid Animal Cam is in the trees this week. Mongabay.Published September 29, 2020. Accessed June 2, 2021 2. Rainforest Alliance. Species Profile: Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta pigra) | Rainforest Alliance.Accessed June 2, 2021
- 5-20 years
- 56-92 cm in height (excluding their tails)
- Central and South America
Mar 17, 2024 · Facts About The Howler Monkey. World’s Loudest Land Animal: Their howls can be heard up to 3 miles away in dense forest. Leaf-Eaters: They have a multi-chambered stomach to help digest tough leaves. Long Tails: Their prehensile tails can be as long as their body and act as a fifth limb.
Howler monkeys (genus Alouatta, monotypic in subfamily Alouattinae) are the most widespread primate genus in the Neotropics and are among the largest of the platyrrhines along with the muriquis (Brachyteles), the spider monkeys (Ateles) and woolly monkeys (Lagotrix). The monkeys are native to South and Central American forests.
GroupScientific NameSubspeciesA. palliata groupCoiba Island howler, Alouatta coibensisAlouatta coibensis coibensis Azuero ...A. palliata groupMantled howler, Alouatta palliataEcuadorian mantled howler, Alouatta ...A. palliata groupGuatemalan black howler, Alouatta pigraBelize, Guatemala and MexicoA. seniculus groupUrsine howler, Alouatta arctoideaVenezuela and possibly ColombiaWe might just “howl” at you to keep your distance! We actually come in different colors, from red howler monkeys to black and brown. While we scamper around on branches, run on the ground, and hang from our prehensile tails, we actually spend a large part of the day sitting and resting. In fact, compared to other monkeys in our area, we ...
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Description of the Howler Monkey. Like most monkeys, these creatures have long arms and legs, and a long tail. They have dense fur across their bodies, save for their faces and the palms of their hands and feet. Most species have either black, brown, or red fur. Though each species is different, most of the time these monkey weigh between 8 lbs ...
