New Monkey Species Discovered in Congo | Huntsville News

Scientists just unveiled a jaw-dropping discovery: a brand new monkey species, the Colobus congoensis, or “Likweli,” found deep in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With striking black fur and vivid orange facial markings, this rare primate was first spotted in 2008 but only confirmed after a decade of research. Weighing about 15 pounds and thriving in the treetops of Lomami National Park, it’s one of just five new monkey species found in Africa in the last 75 years. Named in honor of the Congo, the find highlights the region’s untouched biodiversity and the global effort behind its discovery — involving teams from Florida Atlantic University, Yale, and beyond. This is a powerful reminder that nature still holds secrets waiting to be uncovered — and protected. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/195f81c5be748976