All-new species found 'hiding' in depths of Congolese jungle after series of mysterious sightings

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Scientists have officially confirmed the existence of a previously unknown primate species dwelling in the Democratic Republic of Congo's rainforests.The monkey, now formally named Colobus congoensis, possesses striking pinkish-orange lips set against a dark face, with black fur covering its body.Researchers photographed the elusive creature concealed within the upper reaches of Lomami National Park's dense tropical woodland, situated in the country's central eastern region.The international team chose the Latin designation to honour the DRC's remarkable biodiversity.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say This thumbless primate belongs to the broader colobus monkey family, a group of tree-dwelling herbivores native to Africa.Conservation workers initially spotted this unusual animal in 2008, but they captured only a single blurry image.A decade passed before another encounter occurred, prompting an international research collaboration involving scientists from the DRC, the United States...

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