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Genetic study discovers two new howler monkey species in the Amazon
Pioneering research analyzes the complete genome of primates and indicates that one of the new species in Mato Grosso may be listed as critically endangered.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- Two new species of howler monkeys were discovered in the Amazon through genomic analysis.
- Who is affected
- Researchers, environmental agencies, and populations in the Amazon region.
- What changes
- The total number of recognized howler monkey species in Latin America rises to 16, with one of the new populations requiring urgent conservation plans against deforestation.
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