Black howler

Black howler

Scientific name
Alouatta caraya
Order
mammals
Family
Social Structure
Activity
Food
Dangers
תוכנית שימור בגן
conservation status
LC
Extinct
EX
Extinct in the Wild
EW
Critically endangered
CR
Endangered
EN
Vulnerable
VU
Near Threatened
NT
least Concern
LC
Deficient Data
DD
In the Bible

Weight
KG
10
-
4
Life Expectancy
years
20
Interesting To Know

found in the rainforests of central South America. They require forests with diverse species of plant life to supply their dietary needs. Much of their habitat is in danger due to destruction of forest by man. The male is much bigger than the female and their color is different. The male has black hair- which gives the species its name. Female monkeys are golden- brown colored. Infants are born golden- brown and change their color as they mature. Alouatta caraya have strong and long tails. These tails are hairless on the underside and are sensitive and act as a 5th hand. Most howler monkeys live in family groups of 5 to 8 but groups up to 19 individuals have been observed. Males and females take care of their own infant but also help with other infants of the group. Young males are not allowed to take care of infants since they often mistreat and even kill them. All members of the group howl each morning to notify neighboring groups of their position and maintain distance from one another. Alouatta caraya eat mostly leaves but their diet consists also of fruit, buds and flowers. They rarely come down from the trees only in dry times they will come down to drink water in lakes.

Endangered status
lc
Worldwide
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