Howler Monkey - 229129

Consisting of 15 currently recognized species, the howler monkey is famous for its incredibly loud howl which can be heard from miles away. Native to the South and Central American forests, the howler monkey is one of the largest of the New World monkeys. History: Like many New World monkeys, howler monkeys have long prehensile tails that allow them to swing and grasp onto tree limbs. Since howler monkeys rarely travel to the forest's floor, their tails are important for staying aloft while they search for food. Scientific Name: Genus Alouatta Characteristics: Leaning forward, this howler monkey toy is letting out quite the booming bellow! Hand-painted and sculpted by our experts, all Safari wildlife figurines are crafted with accurate and life-like realism and would please even the pickiest nature enthusiast or collector. Size: 4.25 inches long and 2.25 inches tall.