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 vast and largely unexplored biodiversity of the African continent. This finding is particularly significant given the rarity of new monkey species identified in recent decades, with only four others discovered in the past 75 years. The identification of this new species serves as a reminder of the importance of continued conservation efforts and research in the face of habitat loss and climate change.