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New orange-lipped monkey species confirmed in Congo rainforest

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July 16, 2026

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A mysterious monkey first photographed in 2008 has officially been confirmed as a new species. The orange-lipped primate, found in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lomami National Park, resides high up in the tree canopy.

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