New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest
A previously unknown monkey species known as the 'Likweli' has been identified in the Congo rainforest following the analysis of a 17-year-old photograph.
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Scientists have identified a new species of monkey in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The animal, referred to as the Likweli, is characterized by distinct orange lips and an orange nose. Reports also identify a unique, froglike vocalization associated with the species.
Coverage from outlets including BBC, CNN, Smithsonian Magazine, and Scientific American highlights that the discovery originated from the investigation of a blurry photograph captured 17 years ago. EurekAlert!, YaleNews, and Business Insider Africa detail that the species was located deep within the forest of the Congo Basin. Future reports will likely provide more information on the population size and specific habitat range of the Likweli.
Currently, coverage does not specify the exact classification methods or ongoing conservation efforts for the newly documented species.
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Coverage (13)
- Meet the Likweli: How a blurry photo led to a new monkey species Euronews.com · 45d ago
- ‘Very exciting’ new species of monkeys with big, orange lips discovered ‘hiding’ in forest New York Post · 45d ago
- New Species of Monkey with Orange Mouth and Nose Found in Forest in National Park People.com · 45d ago
- Meet the Orange-Lipped 'Likweli' Monkey, a New Species That Was Discovered in the Congo Rainforest Smithsonian Magazine · 45d ago
- A mystery hidden in one blurry photo taken 17 years ago has led to a fascinating discovery hiding in the lungs of Africa Business Insider Africa · 45d ago
- New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest Yahoo News Canada · 46d ago
- Scientists discover new species of African monkey in Congo rainforest 10TV · 46d ago
- Monkey with orange lips identified as newfound species CNN · 46d ago
- Meet ‘Likweli’: A new monkey species discovered in the Congo Basin YaleNews · 46d ago
- New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo Sky News · 46d ago
- Striking new species of African monkey discovered deep in the Congo rainforest EurekAlert! · 46d ago
- Scientists discover a ‘remarkable’ new monkey species with orange lips and a froglike roar Scientific American · 46d ago
- New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest BBC · 46d ago
Questions people are asking
What is the new monkey species called?
The species is identified as the Likweli.
Where was the Likweli discovered?
It was discovered in a forest within the Democratic Republic of the Congo, specifically in the Congo Basin.
How was the discovery made?
According to reports, researchers identified the new species after investigating a blurry photograph taken 17 years ago.
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