Orange lips and roaring calls: Meet the DRC's shy new rainforest monkey
Researchers have identified a new species of colobus monkey, named Likweli, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The discovery involved years of field research, genetic analysis, and anatomical study to confirm it as a distinct species.
Why it matters
The discovery of a new primate species highlights the importance of biodiversity conservation in the Congo Basin rainforest.
by Junior Amboko, Kate Detwiler, The Conversation
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