Article 28F7X New species of gibbon discovered in China

New species of gibbon discovered in China

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Georgia Brown
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Newly recognised species given the name 'Skywalker hoolock gibbon' by the team that proved it was distinct from other Chinese gibbons

Scientists have discovered a new species of gibbon living in south-west China's rainforests.

Although scientists had been studying the primate for some time, new research has revealed it is in fact a different species.

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