Scientists have recently discovered a new species of monkey living on an extinct volcano in Myanmar — but they say the primates are already "critically endangered." The species, newly named Popa ...

The Popa langur has been "hiding in plain sight," scientists said. Scientists have discovered a new species of monkeys in central Myanmar with the help of a 100-year-old tissue sample. The primate, ...

A new primate species dubbed the Popa langur has been discovered in Myanmar after years of extensive study, including analysis of a 100-year old specimen kept in the London Natural History Museum. The ...

Towering over the surrounding landscape, Myanmar's solitary Mount Popa can be seen from quite a distance. The remains of an ancient volcano, the mountain is an important Burmese pilgrimage site, ...

Scientists have recently discovered a new primate species in Myanmar’s central forest. However, the Popa langur, named after nearby Mount Popa, is tragically already on the verge of extinction.