A new sub-population of a Critically Endangered species of monkey has been recorded in north-western Vietnam.
Biologists from Fauna and Flora International said they had found up to 20 Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys in a remote forest.
The team said the new group offered a ray of hope because it included three infants, suggesting that the monkeys were breeding and increasing in number.
Until now, fewer than 250 of the primates were thought to exist.
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In "these troubled times" (drink)*, it's nice to know that a few endangered species are growing in number. Now we just need to increase the protections for the Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys' remaining habitats - otherwise, they're probably still doomed.
By the way, have you heard of the "these troubled times" drinking game? Every time you hear someone say a phrase that sounds something like, "these troubled times," especially in reference to the national or global economy, drink something. I'm sipping tea as I write this. My cat is sipping water out of one of my cups. She dislikes drinking out of her bowl. Cups are more civilized.
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