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howler monkey
noun
: any of a genus (Alouatta) of South and Central American monkeys that have a long prehensile tail and enlargement of the hyoid bone and expansion of the larynx enabling them to make loud howling noises
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Spot sloth and howler monkeys in the rainforest canopy.
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 13 May 2025
While visitors to Reserva Conchal can spot iconic Costa Rican animals like the mantled howler monkey, white-nosed coati and elegant trogon during a visit, the property has also mastered the art of hospitality, with two prestigious hotels located within its boundaries.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
But at least 138 howler monkeys have been found dead in Tabasco since May 16, reports Mark Stevenson for the Associated Press (AP).
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
These discoveries have bridged the gap between Africa’s primate ancestors and the diverse array of New World monkeys thriving today, including capuchins, howler monkeys and tamarins.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 13 May 2025
While visitors to Reserva Conchal can spot iconic Costa Rican animals like the mantled howler monkey, white-nosed coati and elegant trogon during a visit, the property has also mastered the art of hospitality, with two prestigious hotels located within its boundaries.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
But at least 138 howler monkeys have been found dead in Tabasco since May 16, reports Mark Stevenson for the Associated Press (AP).
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
These discoveries have bridged the gap between Africa’s primate ancestors and the diverse array of New World monkeys thriving today, including capuchins, howler monkeys and tamarins.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Howler monkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/howler%20monkey. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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