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July 15th 2026

Two monkeys of the species C. Congoensis on a tree branch

This Orange-Lipped Monkey Puzzled Scientists for Nearly Two Decades. They Finally Know What It Is

Known locally as "Likweli" or "kasaba nkoni," this species may already be threatened.

Conservation Ellyn Lapointe Jul 15

December 4th 2024

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A Mysterious Illness Is Killing People in Southwestern Congo

A potential outbreak of a flu-like illness has killed nearly 150 people in the region, mostly children over 15.

Health Ed Cara Dec 4 '24

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