Scientists have discovered a new species of monkey, the Colobus congoensis, that has striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face and lives in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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A new species of monkey with an orange patch on its lips was discovered living in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is considered “one of the rarest discoveries in modern primatology,” according to a news release.
Maxwell Nyagamago12:23 – 16 July 2026Add Pulse as a preferred source on GoogleAdd Pulse as a preferred source on Google Scientists discover new monkey species with orange lips in DR Congo, only the fifth found in Africa in 75 years. Photo credit: Science Alert Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new monkey species in…
Colobus congensis, known locally as “likweli,” has a dramatic black face with pinkish-orange lips. Photo credit: Daniel Rosengren, Frankfurt Zoological Society.