# Scientists Capture First Images of Mysterious New Monkey Species with Striking Orange Lips

> Scientists have identified a new species of monkey — with a striking mask-like face and distinctive pinkish-orange lips — after a decades-long search for the primate was sparked by a blurry photograph.

- **Source:** [Petapixel](https://petapixel.com/2026/07/20/scientists-capture-first-images-of-mysterious-new-monkey-species-with-striking-orange-lips/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5e3dacd93a7fd612864dc5)
- **Published:** 2026-07-20
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #monkey #species #lips #orange #scientists #striking #capture #identified
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