Newly discovered primate in Myanmar 'already facing extinction'

In a rare find, scientists have identified a new species of primate, a lithe tree-dweller living in the forests of central Myanmar with a mask-like face framed by a shock of unruly grey hair.

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In this undated handout photo released by the German Primate Center (DPZ) on November 11, 2020, the newly discovered primate named Popa langur (Trachypithecus popa) is seen on a tree branch on Mount Popa, Myanmar. - In a rare find, scientists have identified a new species of primate, a lithe tree-dweller living in the forests of central Myanmar with a mask-like face framed by a shock of unruly grey hair according to a study published November 11, in Zoological Research. (Photo by Thaung Win / GERMAN PRIMATE CENTER / AFP) / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / GERMAN PRIMATE CENTER" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO ARCHIVE

2020-11-11 10:26:33

In a rare find, scientists have identified a new species of primate, a lithe tree-dweller living in the forests of central Myanmar with a mask-like face framed by a shock of unruly grey hair.

The Popa langur -- named for an extinct volcano home to its largest population, some 100 individuals -- has been around for at least a million years, according to a study detailing the find, published Wednesday in Zoological Research.

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