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Colobus congoensis
Coverage of Colobus congoensis in the Nexus archive.
- Congolese monkey with mask-like face and strong BO is new to science
A new monkey species, Colobus congoensis (likweli), with a mask-like face and strong body odor, has been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the fifth new African monkey species documented in 75 years and exhibits ancestral traits resembling Asian colobine monkeys. Genetic analysis confirmed its distinct lineage, splitting from a relative 4-5 million years ago.
- Scientists discover a ‘remarkable’ new monkey species with orange lips and a froglike roar
Scientists have discovered a new monkey species named Colobus congoensis, characterized by orange lips and a froglike roar. The species may already be endangered.