New monkey species confirmed nearly 20 years after first sighting in Congo
Scientists have confirmed a new monkey species in Congo nearly two decades after it was first spotted. Called Colobus congoensis, or Likweli, the primate has spiky black fur and orange markings around its mouth. DNA tests suggest it diverged from its closest relative about five million years ago. Researchers want it listed as endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
09:34 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026
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