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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Remarkable new monkey with orange lips and pig-like snort found in Congo

A new endangered monkey species with a conspicuous orange patch around the mouth has been discovered in the dense forests of Congo, shedding light on the richness of the region’s yet-to-be-documented wildlife.

The species, named Colobus congoensis and known locally as the Likweli, has bare grey skin on its cheekbones contrasting with black skin around the eyes, resembling a mask.

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