Azara’s night monkeys[1], also known as southern night monkeys and Azara’s owl monkeys, are native to the Gran Chaco region of South America, a vast area with many different ecosystems, from savannas to grasslands to dry spiny forests and gallery forests.
- Azara’s night monkeys sport startling markings. Their abdomen is a beautiful orange color contrasting with the gray-brown woolly fur on their body. Their ears are short, round, and barely visible. Their facial expressions are highlighted by white hair.
- Their large round eyes are hazel brown with large black pupils framed by light brown hair, making them resemble owls.
- Their nose is flat and small, with the nostrils turning sides. Azara’s night monkeys have a throat pouch that allows them to make loud sounds.
- They have large finger and toe pads and opposable thumbs. The large, muscular legs make these species agile jumpers.
