howler monkeys

HOWLER MONKEYS

By Alexander

Contents

1. Habitat2. Climate3. Food4. Prey and predator5. Behavior6. Reproduction7. Physical8. Behavioral9. Fun facts

Introductiono Howler monkeys are

Primates/Mammels.o Their scientific name for a

Howler monkey is an Allouatta.o Lifespan: Howler monkeys can

live up to 16 years. o Status: Endangeredo Physical features:

o Weighs from 9 two 22 pounds.o Black brown or red hairo 6 feet high

Habitat

A Howler monkey lives in Tropical rainforest. In Central and South America. They like the humid weather and the trees.

ClimateThe rainforest is humid, wet,

hot, and rainy. The temperatures are in a range between 64⁰ and 84⁰ F.

Food

A Howler monkey is a herbivore. They swing from tree to tree finding nuts, leaves, fruit, and flowers.

Prey and predator

A Howler monkey does not eat animals so it is not a predator, but even though a howler monkey is large a Harpy eagle can take down one.

Behavior

A howler monkey knows how to swing the day it’s born. As a group they feel a lot more confident.

ReproductionA female Howler

monkey gives birth to one Howler monkey at a time. A young Howler monkey clings on to it’s mother when it’s to tired to swing.

Physical

A Howler monkey weighs from 9 to22 pounds. It has red, black, or brown fur. It has sharp teeth to chew through leaves and flowers. Howler monkeys.

BehavioralHowler monkeys rarely

leave the trees. They roar for three reasons

1. They yell at dawn to announce their location.

2. They also screech when disturbed.

3. And last of all they howl if 2 groups of howlers meet.

Fun Facts

1.A Howler monkey can be heard from 2 miles away.

2. Its nostrils could be between 56 and 92 inches round

3. Often swings tail when feeding.