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How researchers discovered a new monkey species deep in the rainforest

NPR | By Henry Larson

Published July 27, 2026 at 1:46 PM PDT

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In the jungle of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a team of researchers discover a new species of monkey, and form a deep friendship along the way.

How researchers discovered a new monkey species deep in the rainforest

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