Primates

Howler monkey

Species

Coiba Island Howler, Mantled Howler, Guatemalan Black Howler, Red-handed Howler, Amazon Black Howler, Brown Howler, Guyanan Red Howler, Bolivian Red Howler, Venezuelan Red Howler, Black Howler

Lifespan

Around 22 years in captivity

Range

South America from Southern Mexico to Northern Argentina

Diet

Mainly leaves and fruit, they consume up to a kilo of this diet a day

Social structure

Groups usually consist of one male and 3-4 females

Reproduction

A female will have her first offspring aged around 4 or 5 years. Gestation lasts in the region of 6.3 months

Threats

As well as being affected by habitat degradation like other primates, the red howler monkey, which inhabits seasonally flooded forests, is affected by logging and river damming

Adopt Toto!

If you would like to support one of our rescued primates you can adopt ‘Toto’ the chimpanzee through our Adoption scheme for as little as �£4.00 or $8.00 per month! For more information contact our adoption line today on: 020 7630 3340, or email us on info@ad-international.org

Adopters will receive a certificate, regular updates on your animal in ‘Toto News’ and a ‘Toto Goes Home’ DVD which showcases his incredible journey from a South America back to the bush in Africa. This is a truly uplifting film suitable for the whole family, enabling you to be alongside our rescue team as we bring Toto to his new home in Africa.

Alternatively you can purchase ‘Toto Goes Home’ DVD for just �£10.99 / $20.00

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