Meet Earth’s Newest Monkey. (And Check Out Its Orange Lips.)

Why This Matters

The discovery of a new African monkey species underscores the ongoing process of species discovery and classification in the field of primatology, highlighting the complexity and diversity of the African primate ecosystem. This finding also underscores the need for continued conservation efforts to protect the world's remaining primate populations, many of which are threatened by habitat loss and human activity. The identification of a new species serves as a reminder of the vast and largely unexplored biodiversity that still exists on our planet.