Weird Science / July 19, 2026
Major Find as New Species of Monkey Is Discovered in DR Congo
Original reporting by T.K. Randall for Unexplained Mysteries
The newly described ngagi mountain monkey shows how much biodiversity may remain undocumented in remote Central African forests.
Unexplained Mysteries reporter T.K. Randall covers the formal identification of the ngagi mountain monkey, a species found in the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo after researchers investigated animals known to local communities.
The discovery is a reminder that “unknown animal” does not always mean folklore. New species can remain outside formal science because of geography, instability, limited field access, or confusion with related animals, making careful local knowledge and genetic work essential.