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Atelidae Collection

Atelidae, also known as the New World monkeys, are a fascinating group of primates found in South and Central America

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Black howler (Alouatta caraya) captive, occurs in South America

Black howler (Alouatta caraya) captive, occurs in South America

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Male Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) on foot bridge

Male Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) on foot bridge, La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Central American spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) juveniles hanging by tails and playing

Central American spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) juveniles hanging by tails and playing, Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, August

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Black spider monkey (Ateles chamek) calling, captive, Peru

Black spider monkey (Ateles chamek) calling, captive, Peru

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Black spider monkey (Ateles chamek) portrait, captive, Peru

Black spider monkey (Ateles chamek) portrait, captive, Peru

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Black spider monkey (Ateles chamek) in tree, Madidi National Park, Bolivia

Black spider monkey (Ateles chamek) in tree, Madidi National Park, Bolivia

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Red Howler Monkey (Alouatta seniculus) hanging by tail with non-prehensile tailed

Red Howler Monkey (Alouatta seniculus) hanging by tail with non-prehensile tailed Peruvian red uakari monkey (Cacajao calvus ucayalii)

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Black howler monkeys (Alouatta caraya) male and two females calling from tree, captive

Black howler monkeys (Alouatta caraya) male and two females calling from tree, captive, Apenheul Park, Netherlands

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Geoffroys spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) walking along branch, Corcovado National Park

Geoffroys spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) walking along branch, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, Endangered species. Small repro only

Background imageAtelidae Collection: White-cheeked spider monkey (Ateles marginatus), Amazon, Brazil. June

White-cheeked spider monkey (Ateles marginatus), Amazon, Brazil. June

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Central American spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) juvenile, Corcovado National Park

Central American spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) juvenile, Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica. January

Background imageAtelidae Collection: RF - Young Black headed spider monkey (Ateles fusciceps) with blue eyes, captive

RF - Young Black headed spider monkey (Ateles fusciceps) with blue eyes, captive

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Purus red howler monkey (Alouatta puruensis) sitting in the rainforest canopy. Madre de Dios, Peru

Purus red howler monkey (Alouatta puruensis) sitting in the rainforest canopy. Madre de Dios, Peru. April. Cropped

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Black howler (Alouatta caraya) male and female, captive, occurs in Brazil and Paraguay

Black howler (Alouatta caraya) male and female, captive, occurs in Brazil and Paraguay. With digitally added leaf pattern

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Bolivian red howler (Alouatta sara), Pampas del Yacuma Protected Area, Bolivia

Bolivian red howler (Alouatta sara), Pampas del Yacuma Protected Area, Bolivia

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Colombian red howler monkey (Alouatta seniculus) mother and baby in tree. Northern Colombia

Colombian red howler monkey (Alouatta seniculus) mother and baby in tree. Northern Colombia

Background imageAtelidae Collection: A young Black Howler Monkey sits on a mans arm with its prehensile tail wrapped

A young Black Howler Monkey sits on a mans arm with its prehensile tail wrapped
2644382 A young Black Howler Monkey sits on a mans arm with its prehensile tail wrapped around his wrist, London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) female and young in tree

Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) female and young in tree, La Selva Biological research station, Heredia, Costa Rica

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Black-handed spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) leaping from tree to tree, Osa Peninsula

Black-handed spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) leaping from tree to tree, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Northern muriqui monkey (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) hanging in a tree

Northern muriqui monkey (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) hanging in a tree, RPPN Feliciano Miguel Abdala, Atlantic Forest, Brazil. June

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Howler monkey (Alouatta caraya) resting, Costa Rica

Howler monkey (Alouatta caraya) resting, Costa Rica

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Peruvian Spider Monkeys (Ateles chamek) in the canopy of the Peruvian Amazon, at sleeping roost

Peruvian Spider Monkeys (Ateles chamek) in the canopy of the Peruvian Amazon, at sleeping roost. Madre de Dios, Peru. April

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Colombian spider monkey (Ateles fusciceps rufiventris) group

Colombian spider monkey (Ateles fusciceps rufiventris) group. Captive, Critically endangered species

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) with bokeh, Costa Rica

Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) with bokeh, Costa Rica

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Ateles paniscus, black spider monkey

Ateles paniscus, black spider monkey
Portrait of a red faced black spider monkey, native to the Amazon forest of Brazil. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Spider monkey (Atelidae), Achutupu, San Blas Islands, Kuna Yala, Panama, Central America

Spider monkey (Atelidae), Achutupu, San Blas Islands, Kuna Yala, Panama, Central America

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Red Howler Monkey -Alouatta seniculus- eating clay at a clay lick, Tambopata Nature Reserve

Red Howler Monkey -Alouatta seniculus- eating clay at a clay lick, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Red Howler Monkey -Alouatta seniculus-, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Red Howler Monkey -Alouatta seniculus-, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Brachyteles sp. woolly spider monkey

Brachyteles sp. woolly spider monkey
Brachyteles frontatus. Hand coloured lithograph from a drawing by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins (1807-1889)

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Alouatta seniculus, red howler monkey

Alouatta seniculus, red howler monkey
Portrait of a red howler monkey, native to the forests in various regions across South America. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Resting Common Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata)

Resting Common Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata)
A Common Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata) rests in the shade of the Costa Rican rainforest during mid-day heat

Background imageAtelidae Collection: Geoffroys Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) aggressively screams and howls to

Geoffroys Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) aggressively screams and howls to alert the presence of a predator on the jungle floor. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica


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Atelidae, also known as the New World monkeys, are a fascinating group of primates found in South and Central America. From the majestic Black howler to the playful Central American spider monkey, these creatures captivate us with their unique behaviors and stunning appearances. In one captivating image, we see a Black howler monkey hanging from a branch in captivity. Its jet-black fur contrasts beautifully against the lush greenery surrounding it. This species is native to South America and is known for its powerful vocalizations that can be heard echoing through the forests. A group of Central American spider monkey juveniles swing by their tails, engaging in an energetic play session. Their acrobatic skills are truly remarkable as they effortlessly navigate through the treetops. These intelligent creatures form strong social bonds within their troops and rely on each other for survival. The striking portrait of a Black spider monkey showcases its expressive face and piercing eyes. This individual resides in captivity in Peru but represents its wild counterparts found across South America. With deforestation threatening their habitat, conservation efforts become crucial to protect these magnificent animals. In Madidi National Park, Bolivia, a Black spider monkey perches high up on a tree branch. The vast expanse of untouched wilderness behind it serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving such habitats for future generations. Male Black howler monkeys call out from atop trees while two females listen attentively nearby. This captive scene mirrors their natural behavior seen in Brazil and Paraguay's forests where they establish dominance through vocal displays. A Geoffroy's spider monkey gracefully walks along a branch amidst Corcovado National Park's dense vegetation. These agile climbers have adapted to life high above ground level where they search for fruits and leaves to sustain themselves. A male Mantled howler monkey confidently crosses a footbridge with ease—a testament to his arboreal prowess—while showcasing his distinctive mantle-like fur pattern that gives this species its name.