Striking new species of African monkey discovered deep in the Congo rainforest

In the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), scientists have identified a previously unknown species of ...

Scientists discover a new monkey species (Likweli) hidden in the Congo rainforest

Likweli is easy to miss, even for people who know central Africa’s forests well. The small black monkey lives high in dense ...

New monkey species with orange lips discovered hiding in DR Congo forest

Scientists have discovered Likweli, a new monkey species in DR Congo with bright orange lips. The rare colobus monkey ...

New orange-lipped monkey found: Scientists identify Colobus congoensis, a species that roars & snorts loudly in the Congo rainforest

Orange-lipped monkey: Scientists have identified a new species of monkey with striking orange lips in the rainforests of the ...
The Economist

A journey into the world’s most mysterious rainforest

Welcome to my office,” says Juan Thomas, as his plane soars over Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of Congo. The pilot for African Parks, a conservation NGO, puts on an incongruous playlist ...