Cyprus Mail25 Jul 2026

Scientists find new monkey species in Congo’s rainforest

Scientists find new monkey species in Congo’s rainforest

Scientists have identified a new species of monkey in Democratic Republic of ​Congo’s rainforest, distinguished by patches of ‌light-colored skin around its mouth, Florida Atlantic University said in a statement.

The discovery marks ​only the fifth new monkey species ​identified in Africa in the last ⁠75 years, according to the statement ​issued on Wednesday....

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