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New monkey species discovered in Congo forest

Meet the Orange-Lipped ‘Likweli’ Monkey, a New Species That Was Discovered in the Congo Rainforest

Scientists have found a previously undescribed species of monkey in the rainforest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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How scientists tracked down a new monkey species in the Congo rainforest

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Scientists find new monkey species in Congo's rainforest

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Monkey with orange lips identified as newfound species

A new species of monkey with distinctive orange lips and a deep roaring call has been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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

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New monkey species with orange lips found in Congo forest: ‘Both exciting and deeply personal’

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New monkey species with orange pout discovered hiding in forest

The "Likweli" monkey, as it is referred to locally, or Colobus congoensis, is the fifth new monkey species discovered in Africa in the last 75 years.

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New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest

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Entirely New Monkey Species Discovered in The Congo Rainforest, And It Doesn't Look Impressed

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The Congo's forests are growing back fast, but scientists say they're still missing the hidden structure that makes old-growth forests thrive

Tropical forests in the Democratic Republic of Congo show signs of recovery from deforestation. Structural complexity returns quickly in the first two decades after deforestation. However, forests do not reach undisturbed levels even after thirty-four years.

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UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo

The UK has abandoned projects worth tens of millions of pounds that were meant to help protect Congo rainforests and support local people.