Science · 17 July 2026
Congo rainforest yields a new monkey species, Colobus congoensis, with orange lips
Junior Amboko, CC-BY 4.0
Scientists have officially identified a new monkey species, Colobus congoensis, in the Democratic Republic of Congo's rainforests. The monkey, known locally as "Likweli," has striking orange lips, a black face, and distinctive roaring calls. Researchers are recommending Colobus congoensis be classified as endangered due to its limited range, habitat loss, and hunting pressures.
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