The Life of Animals | Howler Monkey | Howler monkeys have a short snout, and wide-set, round nostrils. Like many New World monkeys, They have prehensile tails. Unlike other New World monkeys, Both male and female Howler monkeys have trichromatic color vision This has evolved independently from other New World monkeys due to gene duplication They have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years. Howler species are dimorphic and can also be dichromatic (ie Alouatta caraya). Howler monkeys move Generally quadrupedally on the tops of branches, usually grasping a branch with at least two hands or one hand and the tail at all times. They have strong prehensile tails the which are Able to support the monkey's entire body weight. Most Howler monkey species live in groups of 10 to 15 animals, with one to three adults males and multiple females. Mantled howlers monkeys (Alouatta palliata) are an exception, commonly living in groups of 15 to 20 individuals with more than three adult males. Unlike most New World monkeys, in the which one sex Remains in natal groups, juveniles of Both sexes emigrate from natal Their Such groups Howler monkeys That Could Spend the Majority of Their adult lives in association with non-kin. Group size varies by species and by location, with an approximate male to female ratio of a male to four females.
These large and slow moving monkeys are the only folivores of the New World monkeys. Howlers eat Mainly top canopy leaves, together with fruit, buds, flowers, and nuts. Howler monkeys are also known to occasionally raid birds Nests and Chicken Coops and consume the eggs. Copan in particular is famous for its representations of Howler Monkey Gods. Two Howler monkey brothers play a role in the 16th century myth of the Maya Hero Twins included in the Popol Vuh.
