Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species
Conservationists have confirmed the discovery of a new monkey species in the dense tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The primate was first spotted in 2008, but it took a decade for an international team to formally locate and study the animal.
Why it matters
This discovery highlights the vast amount of biodiversity still hidden in remote ecosystems and underscores the importance of ongoing wildlife conservation efforts.
The primate was spotted hidden away in the high tree canopy of dense tropical forests in Lomami National Park, in the central east of the country.
The article is a straightforward report on a scientific discovery with no political or social agenda.
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