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A newly identified monkey species with distinct orange lips was discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Scientists have discovered a new monkey species characterized by its unique orange lips in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This marks only the fifth new monkey species found in Africa in the past 75 years, highlighting the biodiversity still to be explored in the region's rainforests. News outlets emphasize the species' distinct appearance and the importance of conserving its habitat to protect this rare find.