Articles on Howler Monkeys

Amanda L. (United States of America)
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  1. whoop
    shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
    The calls sound like a loud whooping bark or roar.
  2. vicinity
    a surrounding or nearby region
    Howler monkeys usually sound their calls in the morning and at the end of the day, so all the howlers in the vicinity know where each group’s territory lies.
  3. leisurely
    in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
    They don’t move very far each day, feeding leisurely at the very top of the forest canopy.
  4. prehensile
    adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object
    Howler monkeys have prehensile tails, or tails that can grip.
  5. apt
    being of striking appropriateness and relevance
    Howlers are New World monkeys found in tropical Central and South America. They are aptly named for their cacophonous cries.
  6. cacophonous
    having an unpleasant sound
    They are aptly named for their cacophonous cries.
  7. din
    a loud, harsh, or strident noise
    When a number of howlers let loose their lungs in concert, often at dawn or dusk, the din can be heard up to three miles (five kilometers) away.
  8. specialized
    developed or designed for a particular activity or function
    Male monkeys have large throats and specialized, shell-like vocal chambers that help to turn up the volume on their distinctive call.
  9. distinctive
    of a feature that helps to identify a person or thing
    Male monkeys have large throats and specialized, shell-like vocal chambers that help to turn up the volume on their distinctive call.
  10. aloft
    high up in or into the air
    They prefer to stay aloft, munching on the leaves that make up most of their diet.
Created on Fri Oct 02 13:18:42 EDT 2020 (updated Tue Oct 06 18:29:46 EDT 2020)

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