New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest
New monkey species with orange lips discovered in DRC forest
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A new species of African monkey has been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo's rainforest.
The monkey is characterized by its striking orange lips. Coverage from outlets including CNN, BBC News, and The Times of India emphasizes the discovery was made after the species spent years hiding in a remote forest.
Details about the species' habits and population are not yet specified in the coverage.
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Quick answers
Where was the new monkey species found?
Democratic Republic of Congo's rainforest
What is distinctive about the new monkey species?
Orange lips
How long did the species remain undiscovered?
Years, according to coverage
Coverage (5)
- Scientists discover new species of African monkey in Congo rainforest 10TV · 17h ago
- Monkey with orange lips identified as newfound species CNN · 17h ago
- Scientists have identified a new monkey species with striking orange lips in the Democratic Republic of Congo after it spent years hiding in a remote forest The Times of India · 17h ago
- Striking new species of African monkey discovered deep in the Congo rainforest EurekAlert! · 17h ago
- New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest BBC News · 17h ago broke it first
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