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RED HOWLER MONKEY 147
Hands Tail
Long, flexible fingers are ideal Red howler monkeys have a
for an arboreal, tree-dwelling powerful, prehensile (gripping)
lifestyle.The red howlers’ tail,which is strong enough to
thumbs are opposable and support their body weight.The
can be bent to touch the underside of the tail lacks fur
other digits.This gives them a to give a better grip.
superb grip.
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