
Scientists name Colobus congoensis, Africa's fifth monkey new species in 75 years
New Congo Basin colobus likweli is genetically distinct, tiny in range, and already facing poaching pressure.
By Abdullah Al-Otaibi·· 3 min

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New Congo Basin colobus likweli is genetically distinct, tiny in range, and already facing poaching pressure.

The Congo’s orange-lipped, roar-and-snort monkey is described in PLOS One, and its DNA redraws African primate timelines.

Scientists and indigenous collaborators are racing to capture what construction is about to change, before it vanishes.