May 2005 in Science - May 19, 2005

May 19, 2005

  • The first account of a newly identified species of monkey was published in the journal Science. The species called the Highland Mangabey (Lophocebus kipunji) was discovered in Tanzania. This is the first new African monkey discovered in 20 years. (EurekAlert!)

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