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Scientists Identify New Monkey Species in Eastern Congo After 20 Years
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First reported by Now 14 · 3 hours ago
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Researchers have identified a new monkey species, Colobus congoensis, in eastern Congo after nearly 20 years of study, marking the fifth new monkey species found in 75 years.
- 01A new monkey species, Colobus congoensis, was identified in eastern Congo after 20 years of research.
- 02The species is locally called Likweli and features distinctive black fur and large pink-orange lips.
- 03It is the fifth new monkey species discovered globally in the last 75 years.
- 04Genetic tests show it is closely related to the black colobus monkey despite a 1,200 km habitat gap.
- 05The monkey's shy behavior and rare sightings delayed its classification as a separate species.
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