Scientists have discovered a new species of monkey named 'Colobus congomensis' in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Although first observed in 2008, it was only recently confirmed as a distinct species after genetic, acoustic, and photographic analyses.

This monkey, locally known as 'Likuil,' lives high in the trees within the Lomami National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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