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By Laura Klappenbach, About.com Guide to Animals / Wildlife since 2001

New Primate Discovered in Tanzania

Sunday May 22, 2005
A new species of primate, the highland mangabey (Lophocebus kipunji), has been discovered by two separate teams of researchers in Tanzania. The highland mangabey is a medium-sized primate with a long tail, well suited for its arboreal (tree-dwelling) lifestyle.

Researchers estimate that the population of highland mangabeys is less than 1000 but formal population counts have yet to be completed. If this estimate is accurate, the highland mangabey is expected to be placed on the World Conservation Union's critically endangered list. Read full article →

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