PHOTOS: Stop what you are doing and look at the Houston Zoo’s newest, adorable addition
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HOUSTON – The Houston Zoo is welcoming a new addition to South America’s Pantanal exhibit.
Baby howler monkey, Marlie was born on Nov. 17 to mom Charlie and dad Howie, according to a news release from the Houston Zoo.
New howler monkey baby at the Houston Zoo. (Houston Zoo)
According to the release, Marlie and Charlie are both healthy and have been spending a lot of time together bonding. The two are now back in the exhibit and can be seen with the rest of their howler monkey family in South America’s Pantanal.
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The Houston Zoo on Wednesday announced the arrival of a howler monkey named Marlie.
The baby primate was born to mother Charlie at the zoo on Nov. 17, according to the release.
Although male howler monkeys are black, while females are gold, both sexes are blond until age 2.5.
Houston Zoo on Nov. 17 , 2020 welcomed a baby howler monkey named Marlie.Jackelin Reyna/Houston Zoo
Both mother and baby are healthy and can currently be found at the zoo s South America s Pantanal exhibit.
Howler monkeys can weigh up to 22 pounds. They are are known for their cacophonous cries, which can be heard from more than three miles away.
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