New monkey species discovered in Congo jungles
Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new primate species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – a monkey with distinctive pink-orange lips and a black face, living in the canopy of Lomami National Park.
Researchers have officially confirmed the existence of a previously unknown monkey species. The new primate is characterized by striking pink-orange lips and a black facial mask. It inhabits the tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was first spotted and photographed in Lomami National Park, located in the central-eastern part of the country. The animal dwells high in the dense canopy, making observation challenging. Further details about the species' traits, distribution, and conservation status are still being studied, but the discovery is already considered a significant contribution to primate biology.
