howler monkey

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Definition of howler monkey in English English dictionary: A loud Central American and South American monkey of the genus Alouatta; monkey of tropical South American forests having a loud howling cry; type of monkey that lives in Central and South America (males are known for making a loud howling sound); Any of several monkeys of the genus Alouatta of tropical America, having a long prehensile tail and an extremely loud, howling call. Any of several species of slow-moving tropical American monkeys (genus Alouatta) noted for their roaring cries, which carry over a distance of 2-3 mi (3-5 km). Five widely distributed species are the largest New World monkeys, generally reaching lengths of 16-28 in. (40-70 cm), excluding the 20-30-in. (50-75-cm) tail. Howlers are stoutly built and bearded, with a hunched appearance and a thickly furred, prehensile tail. Their hair is long and thick and, depending on the species, black, brown, or red. Howlers live in groups in territories mapped out by howling matches with neighbouring clans. They feed primarily on leaves
howler monkeys: plural form of howley monkey
howler monkeys: Alouatta

howler monkey

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howl·er mon·key

haulır mʌngki

/ˈhoulər ˈməɴɢkē/ /ˈhaʊlɜr ˈmʌŋkiː/

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