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New Monkey Species Discovered in Congo

Updated 2026-07-15 18:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new monkey species, the likweli, with a mask-like face and strong body odor has been identified in remote parts of the Congo Basin rainforest.

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A black colobus monkey from a remote part of the Congo Basin rainforest, known locally as likweli, is thought to be severely threatened by poaching
2026-07-15 18:00 UTC
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