A Congo Basin national park known for its biodiversity and ongoing conservation work; recently linked to the discovery of a rare Colobus monkey, Colobus congoensis.
A new African monkey species, Colobus congoensis (Likweli), has been confirmed as distinct after genetic, anatomical and audio analyses. Discovered in Lomami National Park, DRC, it is one of the rarest primates and faces threats from habitat loss and hunting. Researchers urge protection and further study.