New monkey discovered

By David McKenzie, CNN

Updated 1531 GMT (2331 HKT) September 13, 2012

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The Lesula, or Cercopithecus lomamiensis, is the first new species of monkey found in 28 years.
Photos: New monkey unveiled to the world
New monkey unveiled to the world – The Lesula, or Cercopithecus lomamiensis, is the first new species of monkey found in 28 years.
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Georgette, the daughter of a local school director in Opala, DR Congo, with her pet Lesula -- the find that led biologists to identify the new species.
Photos: New monkey unveiled to the world
New monkey unveiled to the world – Georgette, the daughter of a local school director in Opala, DR Congo, with her pet Lesula -- the find that led biologists to identify the new species.
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Initially scientists were not sure if the adult male Owl Face on the left and the Lesula on the right were the same species.
Photos: New monkey unveiled to the world
New monkey unveiled to the world – Initially scientists were not sure if the adult male Owl Face on the left and the Lesula on the right were the same species.
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