Baboons’ shy relative is first new primate in 80 years

A RECLUSIVE monkey discovered in Africa last year belongs to an entirely new primate family — the first described for 83 years, scientists said yesterday.

Baboons’ shy relative is first new primate in 80 years
Tue, 05 Dec, 2006 - 00:00
John von Radowitz

Originally, the Rungwecebus kipunji was thought to be a type of mangabey.

But more detailed observation and genetic analysis showed it was more closely related to baboons.

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