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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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With its talons extended, the harpy flew at one of the adult female howler monkeys, who jumped down just in time.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In addition to drawing storm chasers and meteorologists, the wetlands surrounding the Catatumbo Lightning area are home to creatures like howler monkeys, river dolphins, anacondas, and capybara, which entice photographers, fishers, and wildlife tourists.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The Houston Zoo announced Wednesday, Altuve's 36th birthday, that its new baby howler monkey is named Tuve in honor of the Astros great.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 8 May 2026
So we were intrigued to learn that Copeland had teamed up with celebrated naturalist Martyn Stewart for a pioneering album, sharing the limelight, not with Sting, but with hyenas, owls and howler monkeys.
—Heather Abbott, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In addition to drawing storm chasers and meteorologists, the wetlands surrounding the Catatumbo Lightning area are home to creatures like howler monkeys, river dolphins, anacondas, and capybara, which entice photographers, fishers, and wildlife tourists.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The Houston Zoo announced Wednesday, Altuve's 36th birthday, that its new baby howler monkey is named Tuve in honor of the Astros great.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 8 May 2026
So we were intrigued to learn that Copeland had teamed up with celebrated naturalist Martyn Stewart for a pioneering album, sharing the limelight, not with Sting, but with hyenas, owls and howler monkeys.
—Heather Abbott, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Howler monkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/howler%20monkey. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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