Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Aug. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The main threats to black-and-gold howler monkeys include habitat loss due to deforestation for agriculture and cattle ranching, as well as hunting. While specific large-scale recovery programs are not widely publicized, the species' presence in protected areas offers some refuge. Responsible safari tourism helps by providing economic incentives for local communities to protect natural habitats, raising awareness about the species, and funding conservation efforts through park entrance fees and eco-tourism initiatives.
The black howler or black-and-gold howler, is among the largest New World monkeys and a member of the Alouatta genus. The black howler is distributed in areas of South America such as Paraguay, southern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, northern Argentina, and Uruguay. This species is sexually dimorphic, with adult males having entirely black fur and adult females and babies of both sexes having an overall golden colouring; which emphasizes black-and-gold in the name. The IUCN Red List has classed the black howler as Near Threatened as a result of a recent population reduction due to a variety of human-caused factors.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Black-and-gold Howler Monkey. Sightings recorded in 27 safari areas total.
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