The Popa langur has been "hiding in plain sight," scientists said. Scientists have discovered a new species of monkeys in central Myanmar with the help of a 100-year-old tissue sample. The primate, ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The discovery of the Popa langur, a medium-sized leaf-eating monkey found in central Myanmar, was ...

Scientists have recently discovered a new primate species in Myanmar’s central forest. However, the Popa langur, named after ...

A new monkey species has been discovered on a volcano in Myanmar - but it is already close to extinction with fewer than 250 left. The Popa langur was discovered after an extensive genetic study by ...

Researchers recently described a new primate species, the Popa langur (Trachypithecus popa), in Myanmar. The new species is one of about 20 known langur species in the Trachypithecus genus, and a ...

Scientists have discovered a new primate species in the jungles of Myanmar – and it’s already at risk of extinction. The Popa langur is a type of monkey with a long tail, rings around its eyes, and a ...

Scientists have discovered a new primate in Myanmar – only to realise it is already facing extinction. Just 200 – 250 Popa langur are believed to be left in the wild, meaning experts will recommend ...

Tracie McKinney is affiliated with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as part of the Primate Specialist Group Section for Human-Primate Interactions. The discovery of the Popa ...

Scientists have discovered a new primate species in the jungles of Myanmar – and it’s already at risk of extinction. The Popa langur is a type of monkey with a long tail, rings around its eyes, and a ...