FAU Scientists First to Capture Rare Video Footage of Newly Discovered Population of Critically Endangered Monkeys (VIDEO)

Florida Atlantic University

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First discovered in 1932 and believed to be nearing extinction due to its small population size and unregulated hunting, the Dryas monkey has perplexed scientists for decades because of its elusive nature.

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Daniel Alempijevic, FAU Primate Evolution and Conservation Lab

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