Ghostly monkey among 224 new Mekong region species

In this undated photo, a Popa langur moves along a forest floor. The Popa langur is among 224 new species listed in the World Wildlife Fund's latest update on the Mekong region. - AP

BANGKOK (AP): A monkey with ghostly white circles around its eyes is among 224 new species listed in the World Wildlife Fund’s latest update on the greater Mekong region.

The conservation group’s report, released Wednesday (Jan 26), highlights the need to protect the rich biodiversity and habitats in the region, which includes Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.