Howler Monkeys

 

           I was in the car and Dad howled to us, "Let's check out that noise."  We went quickly to check it out.  It was a Howler Monkey.  We watched for about ten minutes.  Watching them made me want to learn more about them.  Howler Monkeys have interesting habitats, tails, and characteristics.

A cool Costa Rican Howler Monkey

    Howler Monkeys have a cool habitat.  Howler Monkeys live in South and Central America.  Howler Monkeys live in tall trees.  Howler Monkeys live in the canopy.  The canopy is the upper area of the rain forest.  They live in groups of five to fifteen.

            Tails are a very interesting part of their body.  Howler Monkeys have tails from 23-36 inches.  They use their tails for an extra arm.  Their body is as big as their tail.  They use their tail to grab onto branches.

            Howler Monkeys have very interesting characteristics.  A Howler Monkey's howl can be heard for three miles.  A Howler Monkey is the second loudest animal in the world.  Howler Monkeys live for about twenty years.  They are the largest monkey in the Americas.  They are about 2 feet 3 inches tall.

             This morning I saw a Howler Monkey in some nearby trees.  We saw them rustling in the trees and they howled at the motorcyles and buses passing by.  After reading this report, I hope that someday you'll see a Howler Monkey too!