Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of monkey with striking orange lips, mask-like facial markings and distinctive roaring calls in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The discovery is being hailed as one of the most significant primate finds in decades and could reshape scientists' understanding of African monkey evolution.
According to Live Science, the newly described species has been named Colobus congoensis after the Congo region. Locally, it is known as "likweli", a name used by the Balanga people living near its habitat.
