They can use this tail as an extra arm to grip or even hang from branches—no Old World monkeys have such a tail. A gripping tail is particularly helpful to howler monkeys because they rarely ...

A pair of loving monkeys will mark their 17th anniversary together on Valentine's day. Howler monkeys Tolkien and Clyde, have four children, spend all their time together and cuddle using their ...

MEXICO CITY--It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees. At least 83 of the midsize primates, who are known for their roaring vocal calls, were found dead in the ...

With the likes of jaguars and howler monkeys in the vicinity, the central courtyard offers a calm space in the midst of an untamed ecosystem. An expansive roof structure shelters the house from ...

An ongoing study of the cause of death of howler monkeys on Barro Colorado has identified the howler monkey bot fly Cuterebra baeri as the single most important factor. Very young monkeys are the ...

The creatures are a top draw for visitors to the reserve, which also showcases jaguars, pumas, howler monkeys and dozens of bird species. Additional activities include swimming in the cenote ...

Visitors can learn about creature powers as they explore the tropical rainforest and other habitats and test their animal skills, such as using the stealth of a jaguar, swinging like a monkey and ...

This breed of lemur has the second-loudest primate call, behind the howler monkey, according to Reines. “They make a noise that you wouldn’t believe comes out of their little bodies ...

Its sharp claws make climbing trees a simple task. There are other animals too. Like that howler monkey. It uses its tail like an extra arm, helping it move from tree to tree. And it's eating a ...