New monkey species with orange lips discovered hiding in DR Congo forest
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Coverage peaked on 16 Jul and has eased since, led by national outlets.
First report Firstpost, 16 Jul 2026, 6:43 am
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Articles
- First sighted in 2008, rare, orange-mouthed monkey is a new primate species from AfricaDown To Earth · 17 Jul 2026
- New monkey species discovered in Congos rainforest - The TribuneThe Tribune · 17 Jul 2026
- Scientists have identified a new monkey species with striking orange lips in the Democratic Republic of Congo after it spent years hiding in a remote forestTimes of India · 16 Jul 2026
- New orange-lipped monkey found: Scientists identify Colobus congoensis, a species that roars & snorts loudly in the Congo rainforestEconomic Times · 16 Jul 2026
- Scientists discover mysterious orange-lipped monkey species deep in Congo rainforest – all about the LikweliHindustan Times · 16 Jul 2026
- New monkey species with orange lips discovered hiding in DR Congo forestFirstpost · 16 Jul 2026