Howler monkeys are vegetarians, feeding on flowers, fruits and leaves. Within Belize, a special community based conservation organization has protected land along the Belize River for the Howler, ensuring that their food trees are not destroyed to make way for pasture. This ''Community Baboon Sanctuary'' has supplied numerous animals for translocation throughout Belize, most successfully within the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary.
KEY FACTS
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SIZE
Length: 2 feet + 30'' tail
Weight: 15 lbs.
BREEDING
Reach Maturity: 4 Years
Mating: Non-seasonal
Gestation: ~180 days
No. of Young: 1 infant
LIFESTYLE
Habitat: Lowland forests. Highly social.
Food: Fruit, leaves, flowers
Lifespan: 20 years
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