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.
Conservationists reported seeing the animal back in 2008. But it was not until another sighting 10 years later, that an international team set out to find and study the monkey.
Dr Karen Laurenson, Africa director at the Frankfurt Zoological Society, said the discovery was "amazing" and showed there was still "a lot out there in the natural world that needs to be explored".
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