There is a sound that defines the Costa Rican jungle before dawn: a deep, resonant roar that can carry for five kilometers through the forest canopy, announcing the presence of one of our country’s most recognizable wildlife species. The mantled howler monkey, with its jet-black fur, russet back, and powerful vocal anatomy, is part of […] The post Documentary Highlights Costa Rica’s Howler Monkey Crisis appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate .