Howler monkeys are mammals found in Central and South America.
Howler monkeys live high in the treetops of the rain forest. They mostly eat leaves. But sometimes they also eat fruit and maggots. The howler monkey’s long, strong tail enables it to hang on to branches while using its hands and feet to get food.
The howler monkey is one of the noisiest animals in the world. When it calls out, a hollow bone in its throat makes the sound louder. It is said that a howler monkey’s howl can be heard up to 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) away.
The howler monkey howls to inform other monkeys of its presence, or to send alarm signals.
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