Costa Rica has a diversified biodiversity, including howler, capuchin, and spider monkeys. Unfortunately, humans are progressively harming these species. The rising number of orphaned monkeys in the country due to power line electrocutions, vehicle accidents, and deforestation is heartbreaking.

More than merely a symbol of Costa Rica's great diversity, the howler monkey, also known as the "mono aullador," is integral to the nation's character. Among the simplest creatures in Costa Rica are these loud and fascinating ones. They are a component of daily life, mythology, and even environmental consciousness among people.

If you're planning a visit to the Jaguar Rescue Center, located on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, you might be wondering why squirrel monkeys aren’t among the many animals being cared for there. The reason is simple: geography. Squirrel monkeys are native to the Pacific coast and the southern regions of Costa Rica, far from the Caribbean coast where the Jaguar Rescue Center is located. This geographical separation means that the center primarily cares for animals native to the Caribbean sid...

Among the most nimble and fascinating primates in tropical jungles of Central and South America are spider monkeys with long limbs and prehensile tails. Renowned for their sophisticated social systems and acrobatic skills, these clever animals have a reproductive cycle as interesting as their wild behavior. Knowing the reproductive cycle of the spider monkey (Ateles species) helps one better understand their life background and the difficulties they experience in their natural surroundings.

Platforms like TikTok and Instagram have transformed our consumption of material in the era of social media, transforming everyday events into spectacular sensations. Films starring monkeys have become rather famous among several viral trends since they often portray them as having human-like activities or achievements. These short videos create actual hazards in real life despite their benign and fun look.

Among the most amazing primates in the Americas are Howler monkeys, whose unique vocalizations can cover many kilometers. Native to Central and South America, these arboreal creatures show amazing variety across several species. Researchers have paid great attention to this variation; genetic studies lead first in scientific inquiry. By means of genes, researchers are revealing the complex interactions and evolutionary backgrounds defining the several species of howler monkeys.

In the green lands of the Americas, loud howls go through the trees, showing the fascinating howler monkeys (Alouatta palliata). They are known for the noise that travels in the forests. Let's look at their body to see why they can make loud sounds.

As you may know, four main monkey species live in Costa Rica: the howler monkey (Alouatta palliata), the white-faced capuchin (Cebus capucinus), the squirrel monkey (Saimiri oerstedii), and the Geoffroy's spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi). Habitat sharing by these animals frequently results in a variety of competitive interactions.

Hundreds of howler monkeys and other animal species have been found dead on forest floors in several Central American nations. Why is that? Because of the high temperatures. This article will explore the potential causes and our part in it.

The power lines that run through Costa Rica are hazardous to the animals that live there, especially the monkeys. The number of wildlife electrocuted is going up because of more development and more overlap between human places and natural animal habitats. This has a big effect on efforts to protect heritage. Only this year, 24 animals of different species (mostly sloths and monkeys) arrived electrocuted at the center from January 2024 to the end of April.