A howler monkey, a species in risk of extinction, is seen at the zoo of Asuncion, 22 September 2006. The animal was found in Guayaibi, 450km north from the Paraguayan capital and taken to the zoo to be cured from injuries. It will later be freed as it cannot live in captivity. Howler monkeys range in size from 56 to 92cm, excluding their tail which can be just as long. They have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years and are native to South and Central American forests.
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