Environment briefs
<b>New monkey discovered</b><br>TANZANIA - A new genus of monkey has been discovered, scientists reported recently. The monkey, Rungwecebus kipunji, has only been found in two locations.
New monkey discovered
TANZANIA - A new genus of monkey has been discovered, scientists reported recently. The monkey, Rungwecebus kipunji, has only been found in two locations. Kipunji, the name given to the monkey, belongs to a new genus Rungwecebus, which refers to Mt. Rungwe where the monkey was first observed. The monkey is 90cm tall, brown, with a long crest of hair on its head, elongated cheek whiskers, an off-white belly and tail. The scientists noted that these monkeys, with about 500 remaining, are restricted to the highlands.
Wildlife species become extinct
ENTEBBE - Four wildlife species have become extinct, a report has revealed. Statistics from the game department show that in the 1960s, the black rhinos, white rhinos, Derby’s elands and the oryx were many but started declining in the 1980s. They are now extinct. The statistics also show that the Roan antelope and Bright’s gazelle, have become rare. Illegal trade and poaching have greatly contributed to the extinction of these species.
TANZANIA - A new genus of monkey has been discovered, scientists reported recently. The monkey, Rungwecebus kipunji, has only been found in two locations. Kipunji, the name given to the monkey, belongs to a new genus Rungwecebus, which refers to Mt. Rungwe where the monkey was first observed. The monkey is 90cm tall, brown, with a long crest of hair on its head, elongated cheek whiskers, an off-white belly and tail. The scientists noted that these monkeys, with about 500 remaining, are restricted to the highlands.
Wildlife species become extinct
ENTEBBE - Four wildlife species have become extinct, a report has revealed. Statistics from the game department show that in the 1960s, the black rhinos, white rhinos, Derby’s elands and the oryx were many but started declining in the 1980s. They are now extinct. The statistics also show that the Roan antelope and Bright’s gazelle, have become rare. Illegal trade and poaching have greatly contributed to the extinction of these species.