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

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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.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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