Despite centuries exploration, scientists continue to find incredible new species wildlife. The latest discovery is a previously unknown monkey distinctive orange lips and a deep roaring whoop. The primate was found a rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is just the fifth new species African monkey to be found the past 75 years. Locals the area call the monkey Likweli. Scientists have given it the scientific name Colobus congoensis. Anthropologist Kate Detwiler said: "The discovery Colobus congoensis is both a scientific triumph and a sobering reminder that some Earth's rarest creatures may vanish before the world even knows they exist."
Anthropologists say the Likweli is a different type monkey. It has a glossy black coat, long fur, and a flowing tail. It also has stunning orange lips and facial markings. Researchers Florida Atlantic University said the Likweli has "distinctive skull, dental, and skeletal characteristics". These distinguish it other known colobus monkeys. Study co-author Professor Christopher Gilbert concurred. He said: "We analyzed museum collections, examining skulls, pelts, and skeletal anatomy specimens from known African colobus monkeys. Those comparisons allowed us to demonstrate conclusively that Colobus congoensis represents a distinct species."
