New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest
Researchers have identified a new species of monkey, the Colobus congoensis, in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lomami National Park. The primate is distinguished by its unique pinkish-orange lips and was confirmed through genetic studies and audio recordings.
Why it matters
The discovery of a new primate species is a rare event that highlights the importance of biodiversity conservation in dense tropical forests.
Image source, Junior Amboko Image caption, The monkey, known locally as 'Likweli', has distinctive pinkish-orange lips
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