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Aidan shares the exciting news of a brand-new monkey species discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with Aidan Episode 141: “Scientists Discovered a New Species of Monkey” Release Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026 Aidan shares the exciting news of a brand‑new monkey species discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Known as Colobus congoensis or “Likweli,” this monkey has striking orange lips and black fur, making it one of the most unique primates ever identified. It is only the fifth new African monkey species discovered in the last 75 years.

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Host: Aidan M. Pham

Topics covered

• new species
• monkeys
• wildlife discovery
• primates
• Democratic Republic of Congo

Keywords

• new monkey species
• Colobus congoensis
• Likweli
• African monkeys
• wildlife

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Books & works: Colobus congoensis

Places: Democratic Republic of Congo

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