In brief
Scientists have identified a new species of monkey with pinkish‑orange lips and a black face living in the high canopy of Lomami National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The primate was first spotted by conservationists in 2008 and again in 2018, prompting an international team to investigate. Dr Karen Laurenson, Africa director at the Frankfurt Zoological Society, called the discovery "amazing" and noted that it shows how much of the world’s biodiversity remains unexplored. The species is considered a vital part of the local ecosystem, and its discovery underscores the importance of protecting tropical forest habitats.
Scientists have confirmed a new monkey species that sports pinkish‑orange lips and a black face.
The primate was found deep inside the high tree canopy of dense tropical forests in Lomami National Park, located in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Conservationists first reported the animal in 2008, but it was only after another sighting a decade later that an international research team set out to study and document the species.
Dr Karen Laurenson, Africa director at the Frankfurt Zoological Society, praised the discovery as "amazing" and emphasized that it shows there is still much to learn about the natural world.
Discovering new species like this highlights the importance of ongoing conservation efforts and scientific exploration in remote forest regions.
