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Critter of the week: Heard but not seen

September 18, 2007 | Tags: Critter of the week | Leave a Comment

It’s like the opposite of a well-behaved child: often heard (loudly!) but not often seen.  It’s the Howler Monkey, also known locally for it’s Spanish name as the Congo.

This is the loudest animal on earth and can be heard up to 2 miles away. So you’ll often hear them.  They are larger than other monkeys found in Costa Rica too so they can look a little scary. But they aren’t particularly interested in humans (unlike the Caro Blanco who’ll sneak up on you and steal your lunch) so don’t threaten them and they’ll leave you alone.

This picture was taken by a recent visitor to Puerto Viejo, Molly, who took this photo in Cahuita National Park. You can see the rest of her pictures on the Photos and Blogs page.