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New monkey species discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo

A new monkey species, the likweli, has been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a study published in PLOS One.

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This rarely observed primate lives in a very limited area and may already be endangered.

Researchers urge urgent measures to protect this fragile species.

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La découverte du likweli met en lumière la richesse de la biodiversité en Afrique centrale et les défis posés par la protection des espèces endémiques. Elle souligne l'urgence d'agir pour préserver les habitats naturels face aux pressions humaines.

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