Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species
Summary
Scientists have confirmed a new monkey species living in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The monkey, with pinkish-orange lips and a black face, was first seen in 2008 but only studied deeply after another sighting 10 years later.Key Facts
- The new monkey species lives in Lomami National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- It has pinkish-orange lips and a black face.
- The monkey lives high up in dense tropical forest trees.
- Conservationists first noticed the monkey in 2008.
- A detailed study began after a second sighting in 2018.
- An international team of scientists was involved in confirming the species.
- Dr. Karen Laurenson from the Frankfurt Zoological Society highlighted the importance of this discovery.
- The find shows there is still much to learn about wildlife in natural habitats.
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