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Howler monkey roars exaggerate body size but are truthful to other howlers

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Howler monkey roars exaggerate body size but are truthful to other howlers

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Howler monkeys are relatively small primates known for their incredibly loud, low-frequency roars that sound as if they come from a much larger creature. This is useful in the animal kingdom because sounding big can deter predators and may discourage rivals before they get a glimpse of the caller's true size. But what do these noises say to members of their own species?

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