A group of black howler monkeys (Alouatta caraya) live in the forest behind the lodge. There is one black adult male in the group, who can often be heard making a deep roaring (or howling) call at dawn, as a way of telling other potentially rival males that this is his territory. The call can be heard up to 5km away...
The females and youngsters in the group have more of a yellowish-buff colour. These monkeys spend about 70% of their day resting and sleeping in the trees. Their diet consists primarily of leaves, although they might occasionally eat fruits too. Generally howler monkeys like to stay in the trees, only descending to the ground to drink water during dry periods.
The females and youngsters in the group have more of a yellowish-buff colour. These monkeys spend about 70% of their day resting and sleeping in the trees. Their diet consists primarily of leaves, although they might occasionally eat fruits too. Generally howler monkeys like to stay in the trees, only descending to the ground to drink water during dry periods.
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