Two new howler monkey species identified in Amazon rainforest, first new discoveries in 84 years
Scientists have identified two previously unknown howler monkey species in the Amazon rainforest using genetic research. This is the first time a new species of this kind has been described in 84 years. The findings point to the region's largely hidden biodiversity and the risks deforestation poses to it. In a separate development, camera traps recorded a newly identified Mato Grosso red howler monkey using an artificial canopy bridge built to reconnect fragmented forest habitats.
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