Newly discovered primate in Myanmar 'already facing extinction'

The Popa langu has been around for at least a million years, according to a study detailing the find, published on Nov 11, 2020 in Zoological Research. - AFP

PARIS (AFP): In a rare find, scientists have identified a new species of primate, a lithe tree-dweller living in the forests of central Myanmar with a mask-like face framed by a shock of unruly grey hair.

The Popa langur -- named for an extinct volcano home to its largest population, some 100 individuals -- has been around for at least a million years, according to a study detailing the find, published Wednesday in Zoological Research.