Mantled Howler Monkey (Aloutta palliata), about to cross over a river via power lines. Potential hazard? Prehensile tail in use.


Mantled Howler Monkey (Aloutta palliata), about to cross over a river tributary via power lines. A potential hazard? Costa Rica. Central America. Note use of prehensile tail, for balancing.


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