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Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:10 Thomas Miller
Photo by: AFP
A female northern buffed-cheeked gibbon, a new species of primate discovered by German scientists in the rainforests of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.
GERMAN scientists say they have discovered a new endangered ape species in the tropical rainforests of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos after identifying it by its distinctive song.
The new type of crested gibbon, one of the most endangered primate species in the world, is called the northern buffed-cheeked gibbon, or Nomascus annamensis, the German Primate Centre said in a statement.
In Cambodia, the gibbon lives in Virachey National Park in the northeast, according to Christian Roos, who led the three-year project. “An analysis of the frequency and tempo of their calls, along with genetic research, show that this is, in fact, a new species,” the statement said.
“The discovery of a new species of ape is a minor sensation,” Roos said.
“As a scientist, I am very excited, but as a conservationist, I am disappointed because of all the problems that come with this we need to solve.” ...read the full story in tomorrow’s Phnom Penh Post or see the updated story in online from 3PM UTC/GMT +7 hours.
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