Too bad this one is butt-ugly.
The Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey, first discovered by local hunters was finally described by science this week. A team of experts traveled to Myanmar after hearing rumors of a new species of monkey there. This is the first photographic evidence of the species.
The local hunters have killed this individual and will be eating him for dinner soon. The demand for bush meat in areas like this has driven many of rare species populations into decline.Specifically, this tiny population of monkeys (approximately 300 individuals) is also being threatened by logging and habitat fragmentation which has prompted the IUCN to label the species as Critically Endangered.
On a lighter note, because of the organism's oddly shaped nose and upturned nostrils, the Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey apparently sneezes in the rain. Hahaha, silly monkey!
If you're interested in more information regarding this discovery, check out this link!
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