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Alouatta monotypic in subfamily Alouattinae
Howler monkeys (genus Alouatta monotypic in subfamily Alouattinae) are among the largest of the New World monkeys. Fifteen species are currently recognised. Previously classified in the family Cebidae, they are now placed in the family Atelidae. 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.
And now for a change from moths for my 2000th spotting. Howler Monkeys! Still more moths to upload later...
thanks everyone for your comments and favs... This group of monkeys were crossing the bridge at La Selve Biological Research Center in Costa Rica - via the cables - while we humans were walking over the bridge. Got to see them really close-up, and they were in no hurray. Watched the young one's antics for quite some time. Special!
hehehe, yes you are right, tmvdh! Howlers are not insects. Late at night, force of habit from all the moth spottings... no excuse, but I changed it!
Congratulations, Pam. Yes, they make an amazing sound. The first time I heard it I thought that there was someone in the woods with a chainsaw...
Hi Pam! Warm congrats on you 2K spotting, and what a great choice! The species of howler monkey found in Costa Rica is the Mantled howler, and the correct scientific name is Alouatta palliata. Again well done on this fantastic achievement!
thanks Mark... I love the sound they make. It's got to be one of the loudest in the rainforest.
Congratulations on 2K Pam. Superb work. A great choice here... fabulous series. CostaRica must be an amazing place.
Spotted on Jul 20, 2013
Submitted on Aug 8, 2013
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